Valley Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam, located in Wingate, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure on the Middle Fork Spring Creek.
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Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 35.5 feet and has a length of 3700 feet, providing storage capacity of 1387 acre-feet. With a normal storage volume of 106 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 5182 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the local community from flooding events.
The dam also serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, small fish pond creation, and recreational activities. It is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's spillway, with a width of 206 feet, is uncontrolled, and it is equipped with outlet gates for controlled water release. Despite being rated in fair condition during the last assessment in 2014, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level.
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam's impact on the surrounding environment and its role in flood risk management make it a significant infrastructure in Taylor County, Texas. With its strategic location and design features, this dam stands as a testament to successful collaboration between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS in safeguarding communities against potential water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
3700 |
Dam Height |
35.5 |
River Or Stream |
MIDDLE FORK SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24 |
Hydraulic Height |
35.5 |
Drainage Area |
4.16 |
Nid Storage |
1387 |
Structural Height |
35.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
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1cfs |
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0cfs |
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0cfs |
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0cfs |
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3cfs |
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0cfs |