The Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 34a Dam, located in Grayson County, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Corneliason Creek.
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Constructed in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans 1000 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 402 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite its age, the dam remains in satisfactory condition, with a hazard potential labeled as "Not Available" and a risk assessment rating of "High (2)." The Natural Resources Conservation Service is responsible for its design, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality oversees its regulation and inspection. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also serves fire protection, stock, small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond purposes. With no spillway and one outlet gate, this dam continues to be a critical asset for water resource and climate management in the region.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CORNELIASON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
0.68 |
Nid Storage |
402 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |