Langford Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam, located in Red River, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1963 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Langford Creek.
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Summary
The dam, primarily made of earth and buttress core types, stands at a height of 22 feet and stretches 1355 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 219 acre-feet. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is regulated and inspected by the TCEQ to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards.
Despite its high hazard potential rating, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is no emergency action plan in place. The risk assessment for Langford Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam identifies it as having a high risk level, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards. With its critical role in flood risk reduction and other secondary purposes such as fire protection and stock ponds, this dam serves as an essential infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find Langford Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam to be a fascinating case study in dam engineering and regulatory oversight.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1355 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LANGFORD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
219 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand
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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 |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Langford Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam