Cow Bayou Ws Scs Site 19 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 19 Dam, located in McLennan County, Texas, was completed in 1964 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-South Fork Cow Bayou.
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Summary
Designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 930 feet, with a storage capacity of 253 acre-feet. The dam features a slide gate and two uncontrolled outlets, with a spillway width of 62 feet.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in March 2016. Despite a moderate risk rating, the condition of the dam has not been officially rated, and there is no available hazard potential assessment. Emergency action plans have been prepared, and the dam meets regulatory guidelines for operation and maintenance. With a drainage area of 0.46 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
As a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the area, Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 19 Dam serves as a key component in the overall flood risk reduction strategy for McLennan County, Texas. With its strategic location and design features, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. Continuous monitoring and maintenance efforts ensure the dam's effectiveness in managing water flow and safeguarding the local environment and residents from the impacts of extreme weather conditions.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
930 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH FORK COW BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.46 |
Nid Storage |
253 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Middle Bosque Rv Nr Mcgregor
|
19cfs |
Hog Ck Nr Crawford
|
2cfs |
Brazos Rv At Waco
|
337cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Belton
|
27cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Valley Mills
|
17cfs |
Nolan Ck At S Penelope
|
38cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
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