Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 13r Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Elm Creek WS SCS Site 13r Dam, located in Bell County, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR-Little Elm Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1991, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans a length of 1830 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 863 acre-feet. Despite not having a spillway, the dam serves as a key flood risk reduction mechanism for the surrounding area.

Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Elm Creek WS SCS Site 13r Dam plays a vital role in protecting the community from potential hazards. With a high risk assessment ranking, it is evident that the dam is essential for ensuring the safety and security of the region. Although the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," ongoing inspections and enforcement measures are in place to address any potential issues and maintain the dam's functionality.

As part of the flood risk reduction strategy, Elm Creek WS SCS Site 13r Dam has a primary purpose of safeguarding the area from potential inundation. While certain details such as emergency action plans and hazard potential are not available, the dam's critical role in water resource management and climate resilience cannot be understated. With its strategic location and design, this dam stands as a testament to effective disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1991

Dam Length

1830

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-LITTLE ELM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

37

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

1.4

Nid Storage

863

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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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.