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Nolan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam, located in Bell County, Texas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1972.
The dam, primarily constructed of earth with buttress core types, stands at a height of 44 feet and has a length of 3950 feet. It serves the purpose of mitigating flood risks along Shaw Branch, with a storage capacity of 1421 acre-feet and a normal storage volume of 79 acre-feet.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Nolan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam has a satisfactory condition assessment as of December 2017. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 352 feet and outlet gates for water control. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 9898 cubic feet per second and serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
As a key component of the flood control system in the area, Nolan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community from potential inundation events. With its strategic location and design features, this dam stands as a testament to effective water management practices and serves as a valuable asset for climate resilience efforts in Bell County, Texas.
Nolan Ck At S Penelope
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117cfs |
Lampasas Rv Nr Belton
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12cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Belton
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27cfs |
Salado Ck At Salado
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67cfs |
Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong
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342cfs |
Little Rv Nr Little River
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374cfs |
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
3950 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
SHAW BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
44 |
Drainage Area |
2.8 |
Nid Storage |
1421 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
44 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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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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S2
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Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
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Nolan Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Nolan Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam
Nolan Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam
Nolan Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam
Shaw Creek Dam
Nolan Creek Ws Scs Site 14 Dam
Stillhouse Hollow Lk Nr Belton
Belton Lk Nr Belton
Lk Georgetown Nr Georgetown
Granger Lk Nr Granger
Waco Lk Nr Waco
Lk Travis Nr Austin