Grays Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in Navarro, Texas, was completed in 1954 with a primary purpose of irrigation.
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Managed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 28 feet in height and stretches 1732 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 139 acre-feet. Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is designed to regulate water flow for the TR-Grays Creek watershed, covering a drainage area of 1.38 square miles.
Despite being rated as "Not Available" for hazard potential and "Not Rated" for condition assessment, the dam at Grays Creek WS SCS Site 4 is considered to have a high risk level (2). With no emergency action plan or inundation maps prepared, the dam's current risk management measures are unknown. Although inspection and maintenance details are lacking, the dam's association with the TCEQ for state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement suggests a commitment to ensuring its safety and functionality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Grays Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure, agriculture, and environmental stewardship in the Lone Star State.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
1732 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GRAYS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
1.38 |
Nid Storage |
918 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
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