Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 15 Dam in Coleman, Texas, is a significant earth dam completed in 1964 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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This dam, located on Rawhide Draw, serves primarily for flood risk reduction but also benefits fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond purposes. With a height of 29 feet and a length of 991 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 728 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8 acres, with a drainage area of 1.63 square miles.
Managed by a local government entity, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement. Despite its high risk assessment rating, the dam is not currently rated for its condition. The dam does not have a spillway, but it features an outlet with one gate. Its hazard potential is not available, and emergency preparedness measures like an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) are not documented.
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 15 Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in the region, showcasing the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies to ensure its functionality and safety. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the intricate design and purposeful construction of this dam, which plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events while supporting various ecological and agricultural activities in the area.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
991 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
RAWHIDE DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
1.63 |
Nid Storage |
728 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
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1cfs |
Concho Rv At Paint Rock
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21cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Elm Ck At Ballinger
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0cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
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0cfs |
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Kennedy Park - O.H. Ivie Reservoir
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Padgitt Park - O.H. Ivie Reservoir
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Concho Park - O.H. Ivie Reservoir
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