Kickapoo Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam, located in Coke County, Texas, is a vital infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the East Kickapoo Creek.
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Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 2140 feet in length, providing essential flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. The dam has a storage capacity of 1478 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 38 acres, serving multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Kickapoo Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam has been deemed to be in fair condition following an assessment in 2016. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 408 feet and is equipped with outlet gates for controlled water release. Despite a moderate risk rating, the dam has not experienced any significant hazard potential, ensuring the safety of the surrounding community. With a history of state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, this dam represents a crucial piece of infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
2140 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
EAST KICKAPOO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
5.4 |
Nid Storage |
1478 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |