Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 22 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

The Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 22 Dam, located in Comanche, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1966 for flood risk reduction along Fourmile Creek.


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Summary

This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 41 feet and spans a length of 2425 feet, providing storage of 2684 acre-feet with a normal storage capacity of 142 acre-feet. Despite its important purpose, the dam lacks a spillway, presenting a potential risk in case of high discharge events.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 22 Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and poses a high risk level of 2 due to its design limitations. With no emergency action plan in place and an unclear inspection schedule, there is a need for increased monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this critical flood control structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 22 Dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges in managing and maintaining infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

2425

Dam Height

41

River Or Stream

FOURMILE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

38

Hydraulic Height

41

Drainage Area

5.77

Nid Storage

2684

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.