Hugo Helmcamp Dam, located in Sheridan, Texas, is a privately-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1990, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and stretches 728 feet in length. It holds a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10 acres, serving the drainage area of 0.33 square miles.
Despite not having a spillway, the dam has one outlet gate and is considered to have a high risk potential. Currently, the condition assessment of the dam is not rated, and there is no available emergency action plan or inundation maps prepared for the structure. The risk management measures and DSAC assignment date are also not specified, indicating a need for further evaluation and monitoring of this critical infrastructure in the face of potential climate challenges and water resource management. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hugo Helmcamp Dam presents an interesting case study for understanding the complexities and importance of sustainable dam operations and risk management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
728 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PIN OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.33 |
Nid Storage |
99 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
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