Mcclellan Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam, located in Gray, Texas, is a key flood risk reduction structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1981.
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Summary
This earth dam, standing at a height of 40 feet and stretching 1700 feet in length, plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 1820 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6.21 square miles, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond creation, in addition to flood risk reduction.
Owned and regulated by the local government, this dam is subject to inspection, enforcement, and permitting by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 250 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, with a hazard potential not available and a condition assessment not rated, the Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam remains a critical infrastructure that requires ongoing monitoring and maintenance to safeguard the community and environment it serves. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam represents a vital component of the region's water management and flood protection strategy, highlighting the intersection of engineering, conservation, and environmental stewardship in ensuring resilience against natural disasters.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
1700 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MCCLELLAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
64 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
6.21 |
Nid Storage |
1820 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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Mcclellan Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam