Home Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Home Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam, located in Coleman, Texas, was completed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure along Wildcat Creek.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and spans 1356 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1818 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits for fire protection, irrigation, stock or small fish pond, and recreation.

The dam is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring it meets state permitting and enforcement standards. Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk level, indicating potential vulnerabilities that may require risk management measures in the future. The last inspection in 2016 revealed no immediate hazards, but regular monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the dam's continued safety and functionality for the surrounding community.

With a spillway width of 162 feet and outlet gates for controlled water release, Home Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is equipped to handle maximum discharge events. Its strategic location and design make it a crucial asset for water resource management in the region, underscoring the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk assessment to safeguard against potential emergencies and protect downstream areas from flooding impacts.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

1356

Dam Height

42

River Or Stream

WILDCAT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

42

Nid Storage

1818

Structural Height

42

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

42
       
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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.