Mukewater Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in Coleman County, Texas, is a key structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Hay Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 1535 feet, providing a storage capacity of 4083 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also serves various secondary purposes, including fire protection, stock and small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. While it currently lacks a spillway and has not been rated for condition assessment, it is equipped with one outlet gate. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has not undergone recent inspections or assessments, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
With a risk assessment ranking of 'High (2)', the Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam warrants attention from water resource and climate enthusiasts. As a significant piece of infrastructure in the area, the dam's role in flood risk reduction and water storage underscores its importance in maintaining the ecological balance and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities. Continued oversight and investment in the maintenance of this dam will be crucial to its long-term effectiveness and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1535 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
HAY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
71 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
8.34 |
Nid Storage |
4083 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
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1cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |
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.
Mukewater Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam