Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Gss 5 1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Hill, Texas, Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1 is a locally owned Earth dam built in 1977 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 17 feet with a length of 1570 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 129 acre-feet and serves as a vital structure for managing water resources in the area. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its integrity.
With a drainage area of 1.44 square miles and a maximum discharge rate of 2 cubic feet per second, Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1 provides essential flood protection and water storage for the surrounding community. The dam's spillway, characterized as uncontrolled with a width of 110 feet, helps manage excess water during periods of heavy rainfall. While the condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk management.
Overall, Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1 serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region, protecting against flooding and providing essential storage capacity. As a locally owned and regulated dam, it highlights the importance of collaboration between government agencies and communities in safeguarding water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Continued monitoring and maintenance will be key to ensuring the long-term resilience and effectiveness of this important structure for years to come.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
1570 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
BROOKEEN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
1.44 |
Nid Storage |
129 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone
|
865cfs |
Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla
|
1cfs |
White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene
|
515cfs |
Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens
|
338cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Aquilla
|
57cfs |
Richland Ck Nr Dawson
|
4cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Gss 5 1
Aquilla Lk Abv Aquilla