Rush Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Rush Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Comanche, Texas, was completed in 1980 and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction measure along Copperas Creek.


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Summary

Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 69 feet and has a length of 2471 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 421 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge capacity of 31,926 cubic feet per second and a spillway width of 404 feet, this dam plays a vital role in managing water flow during heavy rainfall events.

Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Rush Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam not only serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction but also supports fire protection, stock or small fish pond management, recreation, and other purposes. With a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates to manage water release. While its condition assessment is not rated, the dam is inspected periodically to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency, highlighting its importance in water resource management in the region.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

2471

Dam Height

69

River Or Stream

COPPERAS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

97

Hydraulic Height

69

Drainage Area

17.88

Nid Storage

9932

Structural Height

69

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

69
       
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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.