Ruckers Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Hood, Texas, was designed by the USDA NRCS in 1968 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This earth-type dam stands at a height of 50 feet and spans a length of 2080 feet, with a storage capacity of 2375 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Rucker Creek, and its construction was overseen by the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its critical role in flood risk reduction, the dam does not feature a spillway and is currently not rated for condition assessment. With a high risk level assigned, the dam's hazard potential is not available, and its emergency action plan status, as well as inundation maps and risk management measures, are also undetermined. As a local government-owned structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Ruckers Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam serves as a vital asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and evaluate in the context of climate resilience and disaster preparedness.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
2080 |
Dam Height |
50 |
River Or Stream |
RUCKER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
33 |
Hydraulic Height |
50 |
Drainage Area |
6.24 |
Nid Storage |
2375 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
50 |