Ecleto Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam, located in Karnes, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and stretches 2735 feet in length. It has a maximum storage capacity of 1925 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 90 acres.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam on Pridgeon Creek plays a vital role in protecting Harmony and the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With uncontrolled outlet gates and a spillway width of 160 feet, the dam is designed to efficiently manage water flow during heavy rainfall and ensure the safety of the community. Although the hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available, the risk assessment for this dam is rated as moderate (3), indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safety standards.

Year Completed

1994

Dam Length

2735

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

PRIDGEON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

90

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

3.77

Nid Storage

1925

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

27
       
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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.