Lakeview WS SCS Site 9 Dam, located in Hall County, Texas, was completed in 1981 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along John Mann Creek.
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This earth dam, with a height of 37 feet and a length of 3010 feet, has a normal storage capacity of 192 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 1461 acre-feet, serving as a crucial reservoir for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes in addition to flood control. The dam is owned and regulated by the local government and is subject to inspection, permitting, and enforcement by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Despite being classified with a high risk assessment level of 2, the condition of Lakeview WS SCS Site 9 Dam is currently not rated, with emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan and inundation maps not yet documented. The dam features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate, and its hazard potential and risk management measures are not available. While the dam's hazard potential may raise concerns among water resource and climate enthusiasts, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and local authorities are essential for ensuring the safety and stability of this vital flood control structure in the region.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
3010 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
JOHN MANN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Drainage Area |
7.2 |
Nid Storage |
1461 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |