Big Sandy Creek Ws Nrcs Site 32 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Big Sandy Creek WS NRCS Site 32, located in Wise County, Texas, is a crucial water resource managed by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

This earth dam, completed in 1988, stands at a height of 44 feet and has a storage capacity of 693 acre-feet. The dam controls the flow of Walker Branch, a tributary of the Trinity River, and serves various purposes such as flood control, water supply, and wildlife habitat enhancement.

Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, Big Sandy Creek WS NRCS Site 32 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The dam has a moderate risk rating, with a spillway width of 100 feet and a maximum discharge of 973 cubic feet per second. The dam's primary purpose is to protect downstream areas from flooding while also providing essential water management benefits for the local community.

In the event of an emergency, the dam at Big Sandy Creek WS NRCS Site 32 is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk management measures for the dam are currently not specified. With its strategic location and vital role in water resource management, this site serves as a significant asset for climate and water resource enthusiasts in the region.

Year Completed

1988

Dam Length

1500

Dam Height

44

River Or Stream

TR- WALKER BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

23

Hydraulic Height

44

Drainage Area

1.21

Nid Storage

693

Structural Height

54

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

54
       
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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.