Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Grays Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Navarro County, Texas, was built in 1954 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along Grays Creek.


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Summary

This earth-type dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 2350 feet, with a storage capacity of 3635 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has undergone modifications in 1959 and 1993 to enhance its hydraulic and structural integrity, ensuring its effectiveness in mitigating flood hazards in the region.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Grays Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates to manage water flow during heavy rainfall events. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is considered to be in satisfactory condition and is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by state authorities. The surrounding area benefits from the dam's presence, as it helps protect nearby communities and infrastructure from potential flooding, showcasing the importance of proper water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the intricate design and functionality of Grays Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, as it represents a successful collaboration between federal agencies, local governments, and regulatory bodies to address flood risks in the region. With a commitment to safety and efficiency, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding water resources and adapting to the challenges posed by a changing climate. As a critical piece of infrastructure in the area, the Grays Creek dam serves as a model for sustainable water management practices that prioritize community resilience and environmental stewardship.

Years Modified

1959 - Hydraulic, 1993 - Structural

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

2350

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

GRAYS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

68.7

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

5.54

Nid Storage

3635

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.