Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 19mp Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam, located in Cooke County, Texas, along Brushy Elm Creek, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction in the area.
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Summary
Built in 2006, this earth dam stands at a height of 77 feet and has a length of 4415 feet, providing significant storage capacity with a normal storage of 4499 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also supports recreation and water supply needs in the region.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Elm Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam has undergone regular inspections, with its condition assessed as satisfactory as of April 2021. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, slide and uncontrolled outlet gates, and has a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite its hazard potential not being available, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan readiness enhance its overall safety and resilience in the face of potential emergencies. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Elm Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam presents an intriguing case study of effective flood risk management and infrastructure development in a dynamic environmental setting.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
4415 |
Dam Height |
77 |
River Or Stream |
BRUSHY ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
309 |
Hydraulic Height |
77 |
Drainage Area |
14.33 |
Nid Storage |
19439 |
Structural Height |
77 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
77 |
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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.
Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 19mp Dam