The Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam in McLennan, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risks in the area.
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Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and spans a length of 3020 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 5802 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a drainage area of 13.45 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events.
Despite being classified as fair in condition assessment, the Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam has a moderate risk level (3) and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 14451 cubic feet per second. Although last inspected in August 2010, the dam is subject to regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards are maintained. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this dam serves as a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, highlighting the importance of water resource management in mitigating climate-related challenges.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
3020 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE TEHUACANA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
58 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Drainage Area |
13.45 |
Nid Storage |
5802 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
45 |
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|
337cfs |
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|
57cfs |
Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla
|
1cfs |
Hog Ck Nr Crawford
|
2cfs |
Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone
|
865cfs |
Middle Bosque Rv Nr Mcgregor
|
19cfs |