Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam

BLOCKER CREEK· Cooke, Texas· Built 1966· Earth· 53 ft tall

Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height	53 ft (taller than 95% in TX)
Dam Length	1,750 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	3.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage	175 acre-ft

Surface Area	34 acres
Drainage Area	7 sq mi
Year Completed	1966 (60 years old)
NID ID	TX00556

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;UPPER ELM RED SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam is owned by CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;UPPER ELM RED SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam built?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam has a dam height of 53 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.