Located in Coleman, Texas, the Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam is a key structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along Cow Creek.
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Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 54 feet and stretches 2,100 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 3,022 acre-feet. While its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, the dam also serves other functions such as fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation.
Operated by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, and no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared. With a risk assessment indicating a high level of risk, this critical infrastructure plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As part of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam symbolizes the collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies to safeguard communities from flooding events. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, this dam continues to be a vital asset in maintaining water security and protecting the environment in Coleman, Texas.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
2100 |
Dam Height |
54 |
River Or Stream |
COW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
54 |
Nid Storage |
3022 |
Structural Height |
54 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
54 |
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
|
1cfs |
Elm Ck At Ballinger
|
0cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
|
0cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Press Morris Park
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Flatrock Park - Hords Creek Lake
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Lakeside - Hords Creek Lake
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