East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Jack County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 1,490 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
The primary purpose of East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by East Keechi Creek Wcid 1;jack County;jack Swcd (local government). It impounds the East Fork Keechi Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,818 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Jack |
| River/Stream | East Fork Keechi Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.07129, -98.11441 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,818 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,818 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,421 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | East Keechi Creek Wcid 1;jack County;jack Swcd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03175 |
| Federal ID | TX03175 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |