Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam, located in Taylor, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the West Fork Spring Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and a length of 1950 feet, with a storage capacity of 972 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, although it also supports fire protection, stock, and small fish pond activities in the area.

With a fair condition assessment as of December 2016, Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for water release. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam's hazard potential is not available, indicating a need for continued monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam a fascinating example of engineering for flood control in the Texas landscape.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

1950

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

WEST FORK SPRING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

35

Drainage Area

3.26

Nid Storage

972

Structural Height

35

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

35
       
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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.