Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam, located in Wingate, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Valley Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans 2265 feet, providing a storage capacity of 525 acre-feet. Despite having a normal storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, the dam's maximum storage capacity is also 525 acre-feet, ensuring a significant level of flood risk reduction for the surrounding area.

This dam, regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), has not been rated for condition assessment, but is deemed to have a high risk potential (Level 2). With a hazard potential that is not available, the dam is equipped with a single slide gate for outlet control. The last inspection of this structure was conducted in May 2013, and while it meets state regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement, the risk management measures are not explicitly outlined. Despite lacking a spillway, the Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the region.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic placement and design of the Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam, which serves as a vital flood risk reduction measure along the TR-Valley Creek. With a capacity to store 525 acre-feet of water, this earth dam has been safeguarding the Taylor County region in Texas since its completion in 1967. Additionally, its affiliation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers underscores the collaborative effort to protect the surrounding communities from potential flooding events.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

2265

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-VALLEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

1.23

Nid Storage

525

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.