The Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 21 Dam, located in Grayson County, Texas, is a vital infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the region.
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Completed in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans 955 feet across Choctaw Creek, providing storage capacity of 416 acre-feet for water resource management. Despite its age, the dam remains state-regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 21 Dam also serves other functions such as fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation. Although lacking a spillway, the dam's design includes one outlet gate for controlled water release. The risk assessment of this dam rates it as high (2), emphasizing the importance of proper management and maintenance to safeguard the surrounding communities and environment. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of such infrastructure is crucial for sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
955 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHOCTAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Drainage Area |
0.59 |
Nid Storage |
416 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |