East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam
East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 5 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 5 Dam
The primary purpose of East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 5 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 Two Bush Branch near Perrin.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 4,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,211 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 06/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Jack |
| Nearest City | Perrin |
| River/Stream | Two Bush Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.04332, -98.04257 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,211 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,720 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 | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03179 |
| Federal ID | TX03179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |