Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam, located in Coleman, Texas, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a flood risk reduction structure along the Jim Ned Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and stretches 2400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1705 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits for fire protection, stock, fish and wildlife ponds.

Managed by the TCEQ and owned by the local government, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and its hazard potential is not available, indicating a need for further evaluation. Despite its risk assessment being classified as high, the dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated emergency contacts, raising concerns about its readiness for potential disasters. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may be interested in monitoring the ongoing management and potential improvements of this crucial flood control structure in the Jim Ned Creek watershed.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

2400

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

TR-JIM NED CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

34

Nid Storage

1705

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

34
       
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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.