Bennett Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bennett Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in Center City, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risk along Mustang Creek.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a height of 62 feet and stretches 1965 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 3906 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

The dam, classified as an Earth type with a Buttress core, is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is not currently rated in terms of condition assessment. While the spillway type is listed as 'None,' the dam's construction and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect a commitment to flood risk reduction in the region.

With a drainage area of 10.69 square miles, Bennett Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam serves as a key component in managing water resources in Mills County, Texas. Although no emergency action plan (EAP) details are provided, the dam's risk assessment is classified as high (2), indicating the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safeguard the community against potential flooding threats.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

1965

Dam Height

62

River Or Stream

MUSTANG CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

34

Hydraulic Height

62

Drainage Area

10.69

Nid Storage

3906

Structural Height

62

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

62
       
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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.