Pine Creek Ws Site 12 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Pine Creek WS Site 12 Dam, located in Lamar County, Texas, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1966 for flood risk reduction along Sevenmile Creek.


°F

°F

mph

Wind

%

Humidity

Summary

Standing at a height of 29 feet, the earth dam spans 2,300 feet and offers a storage capacity of 4,193 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam remains a crucial resource for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes in addition to flood risk mitigation.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Pine Creek WS Site 12 Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. With a high hazard potential rating, the dam presents a risk that necessitates ongoing risk assessment and management measures. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's emergency action plan readiness, inundation mapping, and communication protocols are key areas for improvement to bolster the dam's resilience in the face of potential emergencies.

As part of the Fort Worth District under the jurisdiction of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Pine Creek WS Site 12 Dam serves as a critical component of Lamar County's water resource management infrastructure. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, the dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding area against flooding and ensuring water availability for various purposes. Climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates can appreciate the importance of maintaining and monitoring this essential structure to sustainably manage water resources in the region.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

2300

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

SEVENMILE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

45

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

6.67

Nid Storage

4193

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
Seasonal Comparison

Weather Forecast

Dam Data Reference

Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.