Cow Bayou Ws Scs Site 24 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 24 Dam, located in McLennan County, Texas, was completed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital flood risk reduction structure along the TR-SOUTH FORK COW BAYOU.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet with a length of 1025 feet, providing a storage capacity of 537 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 9.2 acres. Despite its critical role in flood protection, the dam lacks a spillway and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
The primary purpose of Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 24 Dam is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits including fire protection, stock or small fish pond maintenance, and irrigation support. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the TCEQ and undergoes regular state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures. However, due to its lack of a hazard potential assessment and condition rating, the structure poses a high risk (2) in terms of potential issues or failures, highlighting the need for further evaluation and risk management measures.
With its strategic location and significant impact on water resource management in the area, Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 24 Dam stands as a crucial piece of infrastructure in McLennan County. As climate change continues to pose challenges for water resource management, the dam plays a key role in safeguarding communities from flooding and ensuring water availability for various purposes. Moving forward, it will be essential to address the dam's risk assessment and condition rating to enhance its effectiveness and resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1025 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH FORK COW BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
39 |
Drainage Area |
0.39 |
Nid Storage |
537 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
39 |
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 |
Nolan Ck At S Penelope
|
38cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Valley Mills
|
17cfs |
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.
Cow Bayou Ws Scs Site 24 Dam