Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 20c Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 20c Dam, located in Hopkins County, Texas, was completed in 1985 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Garret Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 2,330 feet, with a storage capacity of 1,441 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1,965 acres. Despite not having a spillway, the dam's design includes a buttress core type to provide structural support.

Managed by the TCEQ, the dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available, the risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a high risk level (2). With no associated structures and limited emergency preparedness information available, there is a need for further evaluation and risk management measures to address any potential safety concerns.

Overall, the Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 20c Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and protecting the surrounding community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and assess the dam's condition regularly to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood control and to address any potential hazards that may arise in the future.

Year Completed

1985

Dam Length

2330

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TR-GARRET CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

32

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

1965

Nid Storage

1441

Structural Height

31

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

31
       
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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.