Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Coleman, Texas, the Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1964 for flood risk reduction along the TR-PANTHER CREEK.


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Summary

With a height of 32 feet and a length of 1700 feet, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation in addition to flood risk reduction. It has a normal storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 889 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 14 acres and draining an area of 2.84 square miles.

Managed by the Local Government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam is deemed to have high risk potential, but its condition assessment remains unrated. Despite not having a spillway, the dam features an outlet gate for controlled water release. As a site under the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, it plays a vital role in water resource management and protection in the region. With its strategic location and design, the dam continues to be a key asset for safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential flooding events and supporting various ecological and recreational activities.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

1700

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

TR-PANTHER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Hydraulic Height

32

Drainage Area

2.84

Nid Storage

889

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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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.