Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in Brown County, Texas, stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction measures implemented by the USDA NRCS in 1958.
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Summary
With a height of 45 feet and a length of 2300 feet, this earth dam on the West Fork Clear Creek not only provides flood protection but also serves purposes such as fire protection, irrigation, and creating a small fish pond. The dam's design, featuring a buttress core type, reflects a commitment to sustainable water resource management.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Clear Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam maintains a fair condition assessment as of April 2021. The dam's spillway, with a width of 366 feet, ensures effective water discharge during heavy rainfall events. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam has a solid emergency action plan in place and undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure the safety of nearby communities. With a storage capacity of 7891 acre-feet and a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the region from potential water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
2300 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
WEST FORK CLEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Nid Storage |
7891 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
45 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam