Kent Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Kent Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam, located in Briscoe County, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Kent Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 1466 feet, with a storage capacity of 194 acre-feet. Although the dam does not have a spillway, it features a single slide gate for outlet control.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure public safety. Despite being rated as not available for hazard potential and not yet assessed for condition, the dam is considered to have a high risk level of 2. With no Emergency Action Plan in place and limited risk management measures identified, there is a need for continued monitoring and assessment to mitigate potential risks associated with the dam.
In the event of an emergency, contact information and emergency action procedures for Kent Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam are not currently updated, highlighting the need for a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan to ensure effective response and communication. With its critical role in flood risk reduction for the region, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts are encouraged to stay informed and involved in the ongoing management and maintenance of this important infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1466 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KENT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
194 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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 5 Dam