Sewage Effluent Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: May 6, 2026

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The Sewage Effluent Dam, located in Potter County, Texas, was completed in 1975 and serves a unique purpose as a containment structure for sewage effluent.


Summary

This private dam, standing at 30 feet in height and stretching 1800 feet in length, has a storage capacity of 902 acre-feet and normal storage level of 715 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and has state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.

Despite lacking a spillway, the Sewage Effluent Dam is classified as having a high risk potential due to its hazard level being labeled as "Not Available". The condition of the dam is not rated, and there is no information available regarding the emergency action plan, risk assessment, or risk management measures. The dam's purpose, primarily for sewage effluent containment, makes it a unique structure in the water resource and climate landscape, highlighting the importance of managing and monitoring such infrastructure for environmental protection and public safety.

15-Day Long Term Forecast


Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

1800

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

INDIAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

30

Nid Storage

902

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
Seasonal Comparison

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Dam Data Reference

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.