Lakeview Ws Scs Site 5 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: March 14, 2026
The Lakeview WS SCS Site 5 Dam, located in Hall County, Texas, was completed in 1975 and is owned by the local government.
Summary
This earth dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 52 feet and spans a length of 1730 feet, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 1057 acre-feet and is situated on the East Bitter Creek, with a drainage area of 15.3 square miles.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 403 feet and outlet gates including a slide gate and two uncontrolled gates. Although the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are not available or rated, it is inspected every 5 years by the Texas regulatory agency, TCEQ. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate (3), indicating a potential for some risk but manageable with appropriate measures.
Overall, the Lakeview WS SCS Site 5 Dam plays a critical role in flood risk reduction in the region and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, irrigation, and recreation. With its strategic location and design, the dam ensures the safety of surrounding areas and contributes to the sustainable management of water resources in Hall County, Texas.
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Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1730 |
Dam Height |
52 |
River Or Stream |
EAST BITTER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
92 |
Hydraulic Height |
52 |
Drainage Area |
15.3 |
Nid Storage |
4400 |
Structural Height |
52 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
52 |
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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.
Lakeview Ws Scs Site 5 Dam