Nolan Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in Nolanville, Texas, is a crucial infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along TR-SOUTH NOLAN CREEK.
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Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 3200 feet, with a storage capacity of 1211 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.77 square miles. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
With a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, Nolan Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway, outlet gates, and a hazard potential that is labeled as not available. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, but its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. The dam's inspection frequency is every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in November 2011. Overall, Nolan Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam serves as a vital component in the local flood control infrastructure, protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation and providing essential water resource management in Bell County, Texas.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
3200 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH NOLAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
1.77 |
Nid Storage |
1211 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong
|
41cfs |
Lampasas Rv Nr Belton
|
10cfs |
Nolan Ck At S Penelope
|
38cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Belton
|
27cfs |
Salado Ck At Salado
|
8cfs |
Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke
|
13cfs |