Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Millersview, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the Middle Fork of Mustang Creek.
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Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans a length of 6300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2789 acre-feet and a normal storage of 130 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 6.87 square miles, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for efficient water management.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the TCEQ, Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction in the region. Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, the dam remains in good condition and is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity. With a maximum discharge capacity of 9050 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as a key piece of infrastructure in safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic design and operational efficiency of this essential dam structure in Concho County, Texas.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
6300 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
MIDDLE FORK MUSTANG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
42 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
6.87 |
Nid Storage |
2789 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
Concho Rv At Paint Rock
|
21cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |
Elm Ck At Ballinger
|
0cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
|
0cfs |
San Saba Rv At Menard
|
46cfs |