East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam in Palo Pinto, Texas, stands as a testament to flood risk reduction and irrigation efforts dating back to its completion in 1966 by USDA NRCS designers.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a structural height of 32 feet and a length of 4000 feet, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. With a normal storage capacity of 199 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1133 acre-feet, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the surrounding community.

The dam, located on Moore Creek and under the regulatory oversight of TCEQ, boasts a spillway width of 253 feet and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite being assessed as in fair condition, with a hazard potential that is not available, the dam's risk assessment is categorized as moderate (3). As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and operation of structures like East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam will be essential in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water systems in the region.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of dam infrastructure like East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam is crucial in grasping the intersection of human intervention and natural resources. With a history dating back over five decades, this dam stands as a symbol of human ingenuity in managing water for both flood risk reduction and irrigation purposes. As we look to the future, maintaining and updating these structures will be key in adapting to the changing climate and ensuring the resilience of our water systems.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

4000

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

MOORE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

45

Hydraulic Height

32

Drainage Area

3.4

Nid Storage

1133

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

32
       
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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.
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