Upper Pecan Bayou Ws Scs Site 23 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 23 Dam, located in Burkett, Texas, was completed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the Live Oak Branch river.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at 32 feet high and spans 925 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 760 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 3656 cubic feet per second. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, although it also supports irrigation in the surrounding area.

Managed by the Texas state regulatory agency TCEQ, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet. The dam's condition is currently unrated, with its last inspection conducted in July 2007. Despite its age, the Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 23 Dam continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events and ensuring the efficient management of water resources in the region.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

925

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

LIVE OAK BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

32

Nid Storage

760

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

32
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.