Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev, located in Runnels, Texas, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 2004.
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The dam, primarily made of earth and stone core, stands at a height of 39 feet and spans a length of 4352 feet, with a storage capacity of 8165 acre-feet to help mitigate flooding along Mill Creek. Managed by local government with oversight from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is inspected every 5 years and was last assessed to be in fair condition in April 2021.
With a drainage area of 29.08 square miles, Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from flood hazards. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates enable efficient water release during peak flow events, while its moderate risk assessment indicates the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. Despite not being operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the structure remains a key asset in the region's water resource management strategy, demonstrating the collaboration between local and state agencies in safeguarding against potential flooding impacts in the area.
Year Completed |
2004 |
Dam Length |
4352 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
MILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
68 |
Hydraulic Height |
39 |
Drainage Area |
29.08 |
Nid Storage |
8165 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
39 |
Elm Ck At Ballinger
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
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0cfs |
Cat Claw Ck At Abilene
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1cfs |
Cedar Ck At Ih 20
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0cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv At Robert Lee
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0cfs |