Farmers Creek Ws Scs Debris Basin 112 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 112, located in Montague County, Texas, was completed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 19 feet and stretches 719 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, and wildlife habitat enhancement.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam on TR-WEST FARMERS CREEK plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks. Despite the absence of a spillway, the dam features one outlet gate for controlled water release.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 112 serves as a significant infrastructure asset in the region, showcasing the importance of integrated water management systems in providing crucial flood protection, debris control, and habitat preservation. As efforts continue to enhance the dam's risk management measures, it stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of government agencies and conservation organizations in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
719 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST FARMERS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
0.38 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold
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112cfs |
Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold
|
145cfs |
Red Rv Nr Terral
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216cfs |
Mud Creek Near Courtney
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0cfs |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra
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1cfs |
E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta
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0cfs |
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.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Weldon Rob Memorial Park - Lake Nocona
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Boone Park - Lake Nocona
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Joe Benton Park - Lake Nocona
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Farmers Creek Ws Scs Debris Basin 112
Lk Nocona Nr Nocona