Located in Bell County, Texas, the Nolan Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to manage flood risk along the TR-SOUTH NOLAN CREEK.
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Completed in 1970, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 3150 feet, providing vital flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 1229 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 144 acre-feet, this dam plays a significant role in safeguarding the community from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Nolan Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 152 feet and outlet gates including a slide (sluice gate) and two uncontrolled gates. Despite being assessed as in fair condition as of December 2017, the dam presents a moderate risk level (3) and is equipped with emergency action plans to guide response in case of a catastrophic event.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will find the Nolan Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam an intriguing example of engineering ingenuity in flood risk mitigation. With its strategic location, design features, and critical role in protecting the community from potential inundation, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of proactive infrastructure development in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
3150 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH NOLAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
1.6 |
Nid Storage |
1229 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Nolan Ck At S Penelope
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38cfs |
Lampasas Rv Nr Belton
|
10cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Belton
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27cfs |
Salado Ck At Salado
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8cfs |
Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong
|
41cfs |
Little Rv Nr Little River
|
96cfs |
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Westcliff - Belton Lake
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Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
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Dana Peak - Stillhouse Hollow Lake
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25
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26
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S3
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