Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 26, 2025
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam is a vital structure located in Grayson, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1969.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and spans a length of 760 feet, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. It holds a normal storage capacity of 94 acre-feet and serves multiple other purposes such as fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and fish and wildlife pond.
The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite being rated as not available for hazard potential and not rated for condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment is classified as high (2). With a drainage area of 1.02 square miles and located on TR-Choctaw Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and protecting against potential flooding events.
Overall, Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam is an important structure that serves as a key component in flood risk reduction and water management in Grayson, Texas. With its strategic design and purposeful construction, this dam continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the local community and surrounding ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events and ensuring the sustainable use of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
760 |
Dam Height |
47 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHOCTAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
47 |
Drainage Area |
1.02 |
Nid Storage |
655 |
Structural Height |
47 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
47 |
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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.
Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam