Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Farmers Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam, located in Montague, Texas, was completed in 1977 and is owned by the local government.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 39 feet and a length of 1832 feet, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-WEST FARMERS CREEK stream. It has a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 2980 acre-feet, making it a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the area.

Managed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is designed to provide debris control, fire protection, and stock or small fish pond services in addition to flood risk reduction. Despite having no spillway, the dam's structure and foundation have been classified as earth and buttress, respectively, contributing to its stability. With a high hazard potential rating and a risk assessment of "High (2)", the Farmers Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam underscores the importance of effective water resource management and proactive climate resilience strategies in the region.

As a key component of the local water infrastructure, the Farmers Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam plays a critical role in protecting the community from flooding and ensuring water security for various purposes. With ongoing state inspections and regulatory oversight, this dam represents a vital resource for climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike, showcasing the intersection of infrastructure, climate adaptation, and sustainable water management practices.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

1832

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

TR-WEST FARMERS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

38

Hydraulic Height

39

Drainage Area

5.76

Nid Storage

2980

Structural Height

39

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

39
       
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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.