Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam, located in Brooksmith, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Clear Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 50 feet and has a length of 2101 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 8083 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 21.7 square miles. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 416 feet and outlet gates including a slide and two uncontrolled gates.

Despite its fair condition assessment as of April 2021, the dam poses a moderate risk level and is inspected every five years, with the last inspection conducted in January 2018. The TCEQ regulates this dam in Texas, ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement compliance. The dam's primary purpose extends to fire protection, stock, and flood risk reduction, catering to various community needs while maintaining a focus on safety and hazard mitigation. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Clear Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam is a vital structure contributing to the management of water resources and the protection of surrounding areas from potential flooding events.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

2101

Dam Height

50

River Or Stream

CLEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

104

Hydraulic Height

50

Drainage Area

21.7

Nid Storage

8083

Structural Height

50

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

50
       
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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.