Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Coleman, Texas, the Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Buck Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 48 feet, with a length of 1995 feet and a storage capacity of 4144 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also serves other functions such as fire protection, stock, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation.

Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam has not been rated for its condition assessment but is considered to have a moderate risk level. The spillway, with a width of 300 feet, is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates include a slide gate and two uncontrolled gates. Although last inspected in 1977, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region, showcasing the collaborative efforts of various agencies in ensuring its safety and functionality.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1995

Dam Height

48

River Or Stream

BUCK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

48

Nid Storage

4144

Structural Height

48

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

48
       
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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.