Kent Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Kent Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in Briscoe County, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Kent Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet with a length of 1510 feet, providing a storage capacity of 264 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam remains in good condition with a hazard potential assessment of "Not Available" and a high risk assessment rating of 2.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Kent Creek Dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam is equipped with a slide gate outlet for controlled water release. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it undergoes regular state inspections, ensuring its structural integrity and operational efficiency are maintained.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Kent Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and community safety. With its strategic location, design features, and regulatory oversight, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive management and maintenance in safeguarding our water resources and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events in the region.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1510 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KENT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
264 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Kent Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam