Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Grayson, Texas, the Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts in the area.
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Summary
Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam reaches a height of 40 feet and spans 1065 feet, providing crucial protection to the surrounding community. With a storage capacity of 763 acre-feet and a surface area of 16.3 acres, this structure plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the Texas state regulatory agency TCEQ, the Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is classified as high risk, with no available hazard potential assessment. Despite its condition being unrated, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively, while also offering secondary benefits such as fire protection, recreational opportunities, and support for fish and wildlife habitats. Although lacking a spillway, this dam remains a critical piece of infrastructure for the local government in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water resource sustainability.
With no federal agency involvement in funding or construction, the Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam highlights the importance of local government initiatives in addressing water resource challenges. As climate change continues to impact water availability and flood patterns, structures like this earth dam play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the significance of such infrastructure in promoting resilience and sustainability in the face of environmental uncertainties.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
1065 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHOCTAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
1.14 |
Nid Storage |
763 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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