North Creek Ws Scs Site 15 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The North Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam, located in Jack County, Texas, is an essential piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1970, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 41 feet and spans 900 feet in length, providing flood protection and water storage for the region. With a normal storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 644 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the North Creek watershed.

Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the North Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. Despite being classified as having a high risk potential, the dam's condition has not been formally rated, and emergency action plans and risk management measures are not currently in place. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the North Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam serves as a fascinating example of infrastructure designed to protect communities from the impacts of flooding and manage water resources effectively.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

41

River Or Stream

TR-NORTH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

41

Drainage Area

1.5

Nid Storage

644

Structural Height

41

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

41
       
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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.