Northeast Laterals Ws Scs Site 4 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in Brown County, Texas, was completed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This earth dam on Terrapin Creek stands at 37 feet tall and stretches 2078 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1257 acre-feet. While its hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment rates it as high (2), indicating the importance of monitoring and maintenance.
This dam, regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, irrigation, and creating a small fish pond. Despite lacking a spillway, it boasts a significant drainage area of 2.92 square miles and normal storage of 107 acre-feet. With no recent inspection data available since 2013, there is a need for updated risk assessments and emergency action plans to ensure the safety and efficacy of this critical infrastructure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 4 Dam offers a fascinating example of how engineering and conservation efforts can mitigate flood risks and support various water-related activities. Its location in a rural area underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to protect both communities and ecosystems in the face of changing weather patterns and increasing water demands.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
2078 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TERRAPIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Drainage Area |
2.92 |
Nid Storage |
1257 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
San Saba Rv At San Saba
|
140cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr San Saba
|
211cfs |
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.
Northeast Laterals Ws Scs Site 4 Dam