Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam, located in Coleman, Texas, was completed in 1963 and serves as a vital resource for flood risk reduction in the area.
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Managed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and has a length of 2389 feet, with a storage capacity of 1162 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Elm Creek, the dam also supports fire protection, stock, fish and wildlife ponds, and serves as a small fish pond.
With a drainage area of 3.85 square miles, this dam is regulated by the TCEQ and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite its high hazard potential and risk assessment rating of 2, the dam is not currently rated for its condition. It does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate. As a critical infrastructure, Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding environment in the event of flooding.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
2389 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
3.85 |
Nid Storage |
1162 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Concho Rv At Paint Rock
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21cfs |
Elm Ck At Ballinger
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
|
0cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
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Kennedy Park - O.H. Ivie Reservoir
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Concho Park - O.H. Ivie Reservoir
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