Grays Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1962 for flood risk reduction along Grays Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a length of 1290 feet, providing a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. While the dam does not feature a spillway, it serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with other secondary purposes including debris control.
Managed by the local government and regulated by TCEQ, the dam is considered to have a high risk potential. Despite its condition being marked as "Not Rated," the dam is equipped with one outlet gate. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, Grays Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam is a noteworthy structure contributing to the overall water management efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1290 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
GRAYS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Chambers Ck Nr Rice
|
11cfs |
Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell
|
1cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
|
1560cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
|
1360cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
|
8cfs |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
13cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Highview - Bardwell Lake
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Mott - Bardwell Lake
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Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
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