Mukewater Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Brown County, Texas, the Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts in the region.
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Summary
Constructed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam measures 27 feet in height and stretches 973 feet in length, providing essential storage capacity of 813 acre-feet for the surrounding area. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond support.
Managed by the Texas state regulatory agency TCEQ, the Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and public safety. Despite its high hazard potential rating and lack of a spillway, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing risk management and emergency preparedness. With a drainage area of 1.78 square miles and a surface area of 15 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, particularly along the East Fork river.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor the Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, its importance in mitigating flood risks and supporting local water needs becomes increasingly apparent. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this earth dam serves as a vital infrastructure component in Brown County's water management system. As efforts to assess and address potential risks associated with the dam progress, the community can rely on the USDA NRCS and state agencies to uphold its safety and functionality for years to come.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
973 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
EAST FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
1.78 |
Nid Storage |
813 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Mukewater Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam