Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Auds Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Lamar County, Texas, stands as a testament to the efforts of the USDA NRCS in flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This Earth dam, completed in 1967, is designed to mitigate potential flooding along the TR-Auds Creek. Standing at 28 feet high and stretching 1800 feet in length, it provides a crucial service to the surrounding area by offering a storage capacity of 1000 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 75 acre-feet.

Despite its age, Auds Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam remains a vital part of the local water resource infrastructure. While it lacks a spillway, the dam's design and functionality have earned it a high-risk assessment rating of 2. The dam's condition is currently not rated, but it is regularly inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With no associated structures and a hazard potential that is not available, this dam serves as a beacon of resilience in the face of potential natural disasters.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor the impacts of climate change on our infrastructure, Auds Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive measures in mitigating flood risks. Its strategic location and design, overseen by the NRCS, reflect a commitment to safeguarding communities and water resources in Lamar County. As efforts to address climate-related challenges intensify, this dam stands as a testament to the power of strategic infrastructure in protecting our precious water resources.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

1800

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-AUDS CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

22

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

1.51

Nid Storage

1000

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.