Mcclellan Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam, located in Gray, Texas, is a vital structure designed by Freese-Nichols and completed in 1981 for flood risk reduction along the TR-McClellan Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at 44 feet high and spans 2070 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 199 acre-feet. Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the dam serves multiple purposes such as fire protection and creating a small fish pond in addition to flood control.

Despite its critical role in mitigating flood risks, the dam's hazard potential is currently labeled as "Not Available," and its condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated." The risk assessment indicates a high risk level (2), emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. With no spillway and limited emergency preparedness measures in place, this dam poses potential challenges in the event of a severe weather event. Given its location in a high-risk area, it is crucial for stakeholders to prioritize the safety and upkeep of Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community.

Year Completed

1981

Dam Length

2070

Dam Height

44

River Or Stream

TR-MCCLELLAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

61

Hydraulic Height

44

Drainage Area

7.61

Nid Storage

2192

Structural Height

44

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

44
       
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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.