Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam, located in Taylor County, Texas, along the East Jim Ned Creek, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1960 for flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 2730 feet, providing a storage capacity of 461 acre-feet. Despite being of high risk potential, with a hazard level of 2, the dam has not been rated for its current condition.
Owned and regulated by the local government, with oversight from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the area. With no spillway and minimal associated structures, the primary purpose of the dam is to mitigate flooding risks in the region. Although last inspected in 2010, its inspection frequency is set at 5 years, indicating a proactive approach to ensuring its safety and functionality for the community of Lawn.
As a part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in the region, Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam plays a significant role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential water-related disasters. With a unique design and historical significance, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management and the need for regular upkeep and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
2730 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
EAST JIM NED CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
461 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam
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