Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in Concho County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risk along the North Fork Mustang Creek.
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Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans 2768 feet, providing storage capacity of 415 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the dam also serves as a water resource for the surrounding area, with a normal storage of 28 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.42 square miles.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam has a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and currently does not have a spillway, indicating a need for continued monitoring and potential upgrades to enhance its flood control capabilities. With its strategic location and critical role in flood risk management and water resource conservation, Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam stands as a key infrastructure asset in the region for ensuring community safety and sustainable water management practices.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
2768 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH FORK MUSTANG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
1.42 |
Nid Storage |
415 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Concho Rv At Paint Rock
|
21cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
|
0cfs |
Elm Ck At Ballinger
|
0cfs |
San Saba Rv At Menard
|
46cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |