Rush Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in Comanche, Texas, was completed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The primary purpose of this earth dam is flood risk reduction, with additional purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, irrigation, and stock. This dam stands at a height of 43 feet and stretches across 3,300 feet, with a normal storage capacity of 170 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.67 square miles.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Rush Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting. While the spillway type is listed as "None," the dam features one outlet gate. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the condition of the dam is currently not rated. Despite the lack of hazard potential information, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, showcasing its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Overall, Rush Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Comanche, Texas, highlighting the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS in ensuring the safety and security of the community. With its strategic location on Walnut Creek and its significant storage capacity, this earth dam plays a crucial role in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events and supporting various water-related activities in the region. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like Rush Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam are essential for building resilience and adapting to changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
3300 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
WALNUT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
4.67 |
Nid Storage |
1977 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
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2cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
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436cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
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.
Rush Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam