Valley Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam, located in Ballinger, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risk along TR-Valley Creek.
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Completed in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 1175 feet, providing a storage capacity of 572 acre-feet. The dam also features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 92 feet, ensuring efficient water discharge during times of high flow.
Maintained by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam has a fair condition assessment as of April 2021. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment deems the dam to have a moderate risk level. With a history of last inspection in August 2011 and an inspection frequency of 5 years, the Valley Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam remains a key player in flood risk reduction efforts in the area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find this dam's design and functionality intriguing, as it continues to serve its primary purpose effectively.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1175 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-VALLEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
1.58 |
Nid Storage |
572 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Elm Ck At Ballinger
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv At Robert Lee
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0cfs |
Concho Rv At Paint Rock
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21cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Concho Rv At San Angelo
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4cfs |