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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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 |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
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436cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
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1cfs |
Elm Ck At Ballinger
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
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0cfs |