Home Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Home Creek WS SCS Site 18 Dam, located in Coleman, Texas, was completed in 1966 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 31 feet and spans a length of 2419 feet, providing a storage capacity of 3089 acre-feet. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does have one outlet gate for water control.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity. With a high risk assessment rating, measures for risk management are in place although the hazard potential is not available. Despite the lack of inundation maps and emergency action plans, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, recreation, in addition to flood risk reduction.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change will find Home Creek WS SCS Site 18 Dam to be an interesting case study in dam management and regulation. Its location in a rural area highlights the importance of infrastructure like dams for flood control and water management, especially in regions prone to extreme weather events. The collaboration between local government agencies and federal designers showcases the partnership needed to maintain and monitor critical infrastructure for the safety and well-being of surrounding communities.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
2419 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HOME CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
3089 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Home Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam