East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam

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.

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 87% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateTexas
CountyJack
River/StreamEast Fork Keechi Creek
Coordinates33.07129, -98.11441

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,490 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,818 acre-ft
Max Storage2,818 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge4,421 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerEAST KEECHI CREEK WCID 1;JACK COUNTY;JACK SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDTX03175
Federal IDTX03175
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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