Clear Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is a key structure in Brown, Texas, designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the West Fork Clear Creek.
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Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and stretches 1542 feet in length, providing essential flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 83,278 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow during heavy rainfall events.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Clear Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock and fish pond maintenance, irrigation, and flood risk reduction. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for water release, with a fair condition assessment as of April 2021. Despite its moderate risk level, this dam has not experienced any hazard potential according to available data. With regular inspections and a designated emergency action plan, Clear Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam remains a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Texas.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1542 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
WEST FORK CLEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
43 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
39.8 |
Nid Storage |
5128 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
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