Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

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Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam, located in McLennan, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Sweat Creek.


Summary

Completed in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 43 feet, with a length of 5820 feet and a storage capacity of 5348 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.

With a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for water management. The dam's inspection frequency is every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in June 2010. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment deems it as moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. Overall, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region, highlighting the importance of infrastructure for mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security.

15-Day Long Term Forecast


Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

5820

Dam Height

43

River Or Stream

SWEAT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

48

Hydraulic Height

43

Drainage Area

6.84

Nid Storage

5348

Structural Height

43

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

43
       
Seasonal Comparison

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Dam Data Reference

Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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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