Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 24 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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.