Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in Grayson County, Texas, is a vital infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily serve as flood risk reduction for the local community.
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Completed in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches 1502 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 604 acre-feet. The dam sits on the TR-Little Elm Creek, contributing to a drainage area of 1.28 square miles.
Despite its age, the condition of the Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 7 Dam remains ungraded, with a high risk assessment of 2. The dam currently lacks a spillway and is equipped with only one outlet gate. While it is not regulated by federal agencies, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement activities. This dam plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and protection of the surrounding community from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring its structural integrity for long-term sustainability in water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1502 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
1.28 |
Nid Storage |
604 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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