Located in Hamilton, Texas, the Pecan Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is a vital structure owned by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS.
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Humidity
Built in 1977 for flood risk reduction, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and spans 2910 feet, with a storage capacity of 1100 acre-feet. The dam regulates the flow of TR-Pecan Creek and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
Managed by the TCEQ, the dam undergoes regular inspections with a satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2015. The spillway, with a width of 315 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 10,810 cubic feet per second. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, with no available hazard potential information. With a surface area of 13 acres and a drainage area of 1.64 square miles, the Pecan Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
2910 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PECAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
39 |
Drainage Area |
1.64 |
Nid Storage |
1100 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
39 |
Leon Rv Nr Hamilton
|
23cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Hico
|
4cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
24cfs |
Leon Rv At Gatesville
|
21cfs |
Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke
|
11cfs |
N Bosque Rv Nr Clifton
|
17cfs |