The Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 30 Dam is a crucial structure located in Williams, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS to serve as a flood risk reduction measure along the Lost Creek.
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Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and has a length of 3725 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2072 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 5.39 square miles, the dam plays a key role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. Despite having an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of April 2021, the dam's hazard potential is currently not available, and it poses a moderate risk according to a risk assessment conducted on the site. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 30 Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for the community, highlighting the collaborative efforts between government agencies and conservation services in safeguarding water resources and mitigating the impact of climate-related events in the region.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
3725 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
LOST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
36 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
5.39 |
Nid Storage |
2072 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
|
2cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |