Home Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Home Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Coleman, Texas, was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the Mustang Branch river or stream.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 62 feet with a length of 1375 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2242 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition but is deemed to have a high risk potential due to its Hazard Potential not being available.

Managed by the local government, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While primarily serving flood risk reduction, the dam also caters to additional purposes such as fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation. With no spillway in place, the dam is equipped with a single outlet gate.

Although lacking detailed information on its condition assessment and emergency action plan, Home Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam stands as a crucial structure in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam's design and purpose intriguing, highlighting the importance of infrastructure in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against natural disasters.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

1375

Dam Height

62

River Or Stream

MUSTANG BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

62

Nid Storage

2242

Structural Height

62

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

62
       
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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.