The Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam, located in Coleman County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the Buffalo Branch.
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Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and spans a length of 688 feet, with a storage capacity of 535 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the dam also serves fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Upper Pecan Bayou Dam plays a vital role in the region's water resource management. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has four uncontrolled outlet gates and a spillway width of 179 feet. Although its hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available, the dam has been inspected periodically, with the last inspection conducted in August 2010.
As a part of the Fort Worth District under the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam contributes to the overall water infrastructure in the area. With a drainage area of 2.94 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 4070 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a critical role in mitigating flooding and ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding communities.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
688 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
BUFFALO BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
2.94 |
Nid Storage |
535 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
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436cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Deep Ck At Moran
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0cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
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2cfs |
Cedar Ck At Ih 20
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0cfs |