Mcclellan Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Gray County, Texas, the Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam stands as a critical piece of infrastructure designed for flood risk reduction along the TR-Mcclellan Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1981, this earth dam with a structural height of 39 feet and a length of 1483 feet serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 820 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Designed by Freese-Nichols and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam boasts a spillway width of 224 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type. Equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam ensures efficient water discharge during times of excess flow. While the dam's hazard potential is not available and its condition remains unrated, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. Despite its unavailability for emergency action planning guidelines, the dam continues to contribute significantly to water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam serves as a testament to effective collaboration between local government entities and regulatory agencies in safeguarding communities against flooding events. With its strategic location and design features, this dam exemplifies the intersection of engineering innovation and environmental stewardship, making it a crucial asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking sustainable solutions for water management in Texas.

Year Completed

1981

Dam Length

1483

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

TR-MCCLELLAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

39

Drainage Area

5.61

Nid Storage

820

Structural Height

39

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

39
       
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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.