Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam, located in Grayson, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-CHOCTAW CREEK.
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Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 50 feet and stretches 1315 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 1332 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits such as fire protection, recreational activities, and habitat conservation for fish and wildlife.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Choctaw Creek Dam has been inspected for safety and functionality, although its hazard potential and condition assessment remain ungraded. The spillway, with a width of 76 feet, releases excess water in times of high flow, preventing potential overtopping and ensuring the dam's structural integrity. With a moderate risk level assigned, this dam serves as a vital component in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of flooding.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
1315 |
Dam Height |
50 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHOCTAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
50 |
Drainage Area |
2.2 |
Nid Storage |
1332 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
50 |