Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 27 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 27 Dam, located in Grayson County, Texas, was completed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction in the area.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 43 feet and a length of 1110 feet, the earth dam holds a normal storage capacity of 86 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 681 acre-feet. While the dam is classified as having a fair condition assessment, its hazard potential is not available, indicating a need for further evaluation.
The dam, which sits on TR-Mill Creek, does not have a spillway and is primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes in addition to flood risk reduction. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam poses a high risk (level 2) and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The surrounding area does not have locks or a spillway, and the outlet gate consists of one non-specified feature.
As an important structure in the region's water resource management, Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 27 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events. With its location in a high-risk area and its significant storage capacity, the dam warrants continuous monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and protecting the environment and residents downstream along TR-Mill Creek.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
1110 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
1.15 |
Nid Storage |
681 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
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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 27 Dam