Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 11a Dam, located in Webbville, Texas, is a significant earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1967 for flood risk reduction along the Lick Branch river.
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With a height of 75 feet and a length of 1480 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 4242 acre-feet and a drainage area of 13.16 square miles. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and three uncontrolled outlet gates, allowing for a maximum discharge of 19800 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the TCEQ, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from flooding events. Despite not having a hazard potential rating or condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. With its strategic design and construction, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk mitigation in Callahan County, Texas. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 11a Dam stands as a notable example of effective water management and infrastructure development in the region.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1480 |
Dam Height |
75 |
River Or Stream |
LICK BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
75 |
Drainage Area |
13.16 |
Nid Storage |
4242 |
Structural Height |
75 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
75 |
Cedar Ck At Ih 20
|
0cfs |
Cat Claw Ck At Abilene
|
1cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Deep Ck At Moran
|
0cfs |