Ten Mile Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Dallas, Texas, the Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along TR-Old Tenmile Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1959, this earth dam stands at 29 feet high and stretches 1325 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 1508 acre-feet. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential water-related hazards.

Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is equipped with slide and uncontrolled gates for water release. Its fair condition assessment in 2016 and moderate risk rating highlight the ongoing efforts to maintain its structural integrity and ensure effective risk management. Despite not having a hazard potential assessment available, the dam's annual inspection frequency of 5 years underscores the commitment to safeguarding the community and environment from potential threats.

With a drainage area of 2.37 square miles and a spillway width of 180 feet, this dam is a significant feature in the region's water resource management system. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricacies of this structure, they can appreciate the collaboration between federal and state agencies in safeguarding the local area from flood risks and the importance of proactive maintenance and risk management strategies for sustainable water infrastructure.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

1325

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TR-OLD TENMILE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

40

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

2.37

Nid Storage

1508

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.