Located in Collin, Texas, the Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk in the area.
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Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans 1010 feet, with a storage capacity of 425 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock and small fish pond maintenance, recreation, and flood risk reduction.
Managed by the TCEQ and regulated by the state of Texas, the Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its fair condition is maintained. With a spillway width of 51 feet and a maximum discharge of 735 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped with slide and uncontrolled gates for water management. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1010 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WOLF RUN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.72 |
Nid Storage |
425 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |