Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 34a Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 34a Dam, located in Coleman, Texas, was completed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Bachelor Prong.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at 39 feet in height and spans 2980 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 2625 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, irrigation, and recreation, making it a valuable resource for the local community.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam is state-regulated and regularly inspected to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being rated as high risk due to its hazard potential, the condition of the dam is not currently assessed. With no spillway and only one outlet gate, the dam's design reflects its primary focus on flood risk reduction while also accommodating other water resource needs in the area.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 34a Dam offers a fascinating case study in multi-purpose dam infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water availability and flood risks, understanding the design, regulation, and management of such structures is crucial for sustainable water resource management in the future.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

2980

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

BACHELOR PRONG

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

39

Nid Storage

2625

Structural Height

39

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

39
       
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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.