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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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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