Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 38a Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 38a Dam, also known as Memory Lake or 76 Old City Lake, is a local government-owned structure located in Coleman, Texas.


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Summary

Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and stretches 1160 feet in length. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, while also serving as a fish and wildlife pond and recreational area.

With a maximum storage capacity of 1012 acre-feet and a normal storage of 184 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam is state-regulated by TCEQ, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and effectiveness. The dam has a spillway width of 60 feet and can discharge up to 3173 cubic feet per second during high water events.

Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 deemed it satisfactory, with a moderate risk level of 3. The last inspection in 2017 showed no major concerns, indicating that the dam continues to fulfill its flood risk reduction purpose effectively. With its strategic location on Loss Creek and its importance for water resource management, Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 38a Dam remains a vital infrastructure for the community and the environment.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

1160

Dam Height

44

River Or Stream

LOSS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19

Hydraulic Height

44

Drainage Area

0.7

Nid Storage

1012

Structural Height

44

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

44
       
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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.