Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam, located in Coleman, Texas, was completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 52 feet and has a length of 2450 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 3623 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the Mc Ewen Draw stream, is state-regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting.

Despite its age, the dam is in a condition that is not yet rated, with a high risk assessment score of 2. The hazard potential of the dam is not available, but it is currently not considered as a high-risk structure. The dam does not have a spillway and features none-operational outlet gates. While there are no associated structures with the dam, it serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, in addition to flood risk reduction.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam a fascinating structure due to its historical significance in managing flood risks in the region. The USDA NRCS-designed earth dam, with its unique buttress core type, plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. As a state-regulated dam in Texas, it showcases the collaborative efforts between local government and regulatory agencies to ensure the safety and integrity of water infrastructure in the state.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

2450

Dam Height

52

River Or Stream

MC EWEN DRAW

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

52

Nid Storage

3623

Structural Height

52

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

52
       
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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.