Little Elm And Laterals Ws Scs Site 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Grayson, Texas, serves as a crucial asset for flood risk reduction along TR-Little Elm Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1966 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a length of 3870 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2333 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also supports fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and fish and wildlife habitat.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment but is classified as having a high risk potential. With no spillway and limited inspection data available, there is a need for further assessment and risk management measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the structure. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 2 Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for managing water flow and protecting downstream communities.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

3870

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TR-LITTLE ELM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

58

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

4.25

Nid Storage

2333

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.