Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Clay County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction.
Wind
Humidity
Completed in 1966, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 1850 feet, with a storage capacity of 2004 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.29 square miles. The dam's spillway, with a width of 103 feet, is uncontrolled, and it has outlet gates including a slide gate and two uncontrolled gates.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the state, ensuring its safety and effectiveness in flood risk management. Despite being rated as having a moderate risk level, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are not available. With a history of regular inspections and emergency action planning, the Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events and ensuring water resource sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1850 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PRAIRIE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
41 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
4.29 |
Nid Storage |
2004 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro
|
1cfs |
E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta
|
0cfs |
Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold
|
112cfs |
Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold
|
145cfs |
Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta
|
0cfs |
Red Rv Nr Terral
|
200cfs |