The Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Webbville, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area.
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Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 69 feet along the South Prong Pecan Bayou, with a length of 2025 feet and a storage capacity of 7833 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in accordance with state jurisdiction.
Despite not having a hazard potential rating or condition assessment, this dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 250 feet and three uncontrolled outlet gates. The Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers oversees this dam, ensuring its safety and functionality. With a drainage area of 20.14 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 20700 cubic feet per second, the Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 2 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Callahan County, Texas.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
2025 |
Dam Height |
69 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH PRONG PECAN BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
69 |
Drainage Area |
20.14 |
Nid Storage |
7833 |
Structural Height |
69 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
69 |
Cedar Ck At Ih 20
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0cfs |
Cat Claw Ck At Abilene
|
0cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Hawley
|
6cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |