The Pecan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam, located in Hamilton, Texas, was completed in 1975 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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The dam is owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). It is a 25.5-foot high earthen dam with a stone core, designed by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 206 acre-feet and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and flood risk reduction.
The dam has a fair condition assessment as of May 2016 and is inspected every 5 years. It has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 143 feet and can discharge up to 3,897 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate (3), indicating a certain level of risk associated with the structure. While there are no inundation maps prepared or emergency action plan in place, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and has not been assigned to the US Army Corps of Engineers for oversight.
Overall, the Pecan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction and water resource management in the area. With its strategic location and design, it serves as a valuable asset for the community while also posing a moderate level of risk that requires ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1115 |
Dam Height |
25.5 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PECAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
25.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.44 |
Nid Storage |
206 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Leon Rv Nr Hamilton
|
24cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Hico
|
5cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
13cfs |
Leon Rv At Gatesville
|
29cfs |
Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke
|
11cfs |
N Bosque Rv Nr Clifton
|
18cfs |