Castleman Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Castleman Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in McLennan County, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1975 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Castleman Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and stretches over 1010 feet, providing a storage capacity of 139 acre-feet to mitigate potential flood events in the area. Despite its age, the dam remains state-regulated and regularly inspected by the TCEQ to ensure its continued effectiveness.

With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Castleman Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related hazards. While its hazard potential is currently not available, the dam is classified as high risk (2), prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures to maintain its structural integrity and safeguard against any possible failures. Although specific details on its condition assessment and emergency action plan are not rated or available, the dam's presence serves as a critical line of defense in managing water resources and climate challenges in the region.

As part of the Fort Worth District, Castleman Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and the NRCS in addressing water resource management and climate resilience. Its strategic location along the TR-Castleman Creek underscores the importance of proactive infrastructure investments in safeguarding communities against the increasing threats of flooding and water-related disasters.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

1010

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

TR-CASTLEMAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

17

Nid Storage

139

Structural Height

17

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.