Deep Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in McCulloch, Texas, was completed in 1952 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along Deep Creek.
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The dam stands at a height of 43 feet and has a length of 1,281 feet, with a storage capacity of 4,556 acre-feet. It primarily functions to mitigate flood risks, and also supports irrigation activities in the region.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Deep Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and four outlet gates for water release. Despite a moderate hazard potential rating, the dam has not been assessed for its condition, and its Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status remains unknown. With a drainage area of 8.91 square miles, the dam plays a critical role in water resource management in the area, although its inspection frequency and risk management measures are not currently specified. For enthusiasts of water resources and climate, the dam presents a fascinating case study of infrastructure designed to address both flood risks and irrigation needs in a rural Texas setting.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
1281 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
DEEP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
56 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
8.91 |
Nid Storage |
4556 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
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