Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam, located in Brown, Texas, was completed in 1957 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along TR-Clear Creek.
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Summary
Standing at 23 feet high and 2,800 feet long, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 947 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 23.5 acres. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
Managed and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Clear Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" for its condition assessment, the dam is still deemed to have a high risk level (2). The dam features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate for controlled water release, with no spillway for overflow management.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Clear Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam presents a fascinating case study of a locally owned flood control infrastructure that plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this earth dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies in ensuring the resilience of water management systems in Texas.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
2800 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CLEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
1.57 |
Nid Storage |
947 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam
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