Kickapoo Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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.