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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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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2cfs |
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