Langford Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Red River County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to manage flood risk along Boggy Creek.
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Completed in 1961, this Earth-type dam stands at 34 feet tall and spans 2352 feet, with a storage capacity of 3874 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction, fire protection, and providing water for stock or small fish ponds.
Despite its critical role in safeguarding the area from flooding, the dam's condition assessment in April 2021 deemed it unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for maintenance and improvements. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 163 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 2720 cubic feet per second. The last inspection in August 2017 raised concerns about its hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
With the dam being under state regulation and inspection by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), its resilience and effectiveness in flood control are crucial for the region's water resource management. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, enhancing the dam's capacity and addressing its structural deficiencies are essential steps towards sustainable water management and climate resilience in the area.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
2352 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
BOGGY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
50 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
7.2 |
Nid Storage |
3874 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand
|
0cfs |
Sulphur Rv Nr Talco
|
15cfs |
White Oak Ck Nr Talco
|
10cfs |
Red River Near De Kalb
|
1160cfs |
White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha
|
16cfs |
Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs
|
28cfs |