Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Coleman, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Clear Creek.
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With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this earth dam stands at a height of 84 feet and a length of 1900 feet, completed in 1963. It has a storage capacity of 6334 acre-feet, serving various purposes such as fire protection, irrigation, and recreation in addition to flood control.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and protection of the surrounding area. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently not rated for its condition assessment. It lacks a spillway and inundation maps, highlighting the need for further risk assessment and management measures to address potential hazards and ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in flood control.
As an essential part of the water resource infrastructure in Texas, Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between federal and state agencies in safeguarding communities from the impacts of flooding. With its rich history and significant storage capacity, this dam serves as a critical asset for flood control and various other water-related activities, emphasizing the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1900 |
Dam Height |
84 |
River Or Stream |
CLEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
84 |
Nid Storage |
6334 |
Structural Height |
84 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
84 |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
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436cfs |
Cat Claw Ck At Abilene
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1cfs |
Cedar Ck At Ih 20
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0cfs |
Elm Ck At Ballinger
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0cfs |