Located in Coleman, Texas, the Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam stands as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the North Prong Hords Creek.
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Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam has a height of 35 feet and a length of 3100 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2481 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With a spillway width of 205 feet and a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second, the Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam is equipped to handle excess water during heavy rainfall events. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, and it has a moderate risk level of 3 out of 5. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively, safeguarding the surrounding area from potential inundation. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, we appreciate the crucial role this dam plays in protecting the local community from flooding events.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
3100 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH PRONG HORDS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
2481 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Elm Ck At Ballinger
|
0cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
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436cfs |