Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 33 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Elm Creek WS SCS Site 33 Dam, located in Milam, Texas, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk along TR-SOUTH ELM CREEK.
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Summary
Completed in 1981, this earth dam stands at 24 feet tall and spans 1070 feet, providing a storage capacity of 399 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam remains in good condition and has not been rated for potential hazards.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Elm Creek WS SCS Site 33 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding. With a normal storage capacity of 94 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.58 square miles, this dam demonstrates effective flood risk reduction measures. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of sustainable infrastructure like this dam only grows.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
1070 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
27.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.58 |
Nid Storage |
399 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks
|
0cfs |
Big Elm Ck At Sh 77 Nr Cameron
|
940cfs |
Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington
|
0cfs |
Little Rv At Cameron
|
165cfs |
Little Rv Nr Little River
|
96cfs |
Little Rv Nr Rockdale
|
156cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 33 Dam