The Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 33 Dam, located in Grayson County, Texas, was completed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction in the area.
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The earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and spans a length of 1450 feet, with a storage capacity of 1199 acre-feet. The dam sits on Corneliason Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring state inspection, permitting, and enforcement measures are in place.
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the Choctaw Creek Dam also supports fire protection, stock and small fish ponds, fish and wildlife habitats, and recreational activities in the surrounding area. The dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, providing storage and control of runoff to protect downstream communities and ecosystems. Despite a high hazard potential rating, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and effectiveness for the future.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1450 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CORNELIASON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Drainage Area |
1.6 |
Nid Storage |
1199 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
42 |