Located in McLennan County, Texas, the Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1971 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Williams Creek.
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This earth dam stands at 30 feet tall, with a length of 7900 feet and a storage capacity of 3190 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also serves fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
Managed by the TCEQ, this dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway, slide and uncontrolled outlet gates, and a drainage area of 4.75 square miles. While the condition assessment is not rated, the last inspection was conducted in November 2015, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. Overall, the Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
7900 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WILLIAMS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
62 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
4.75 |
Nid Storage |
3190 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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