Clear Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam

TR-CLEAR CREEK· Brown, Texas· Built 1957· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX)
Dam Length2,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage101 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDTX02742

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
Last Inspection: April 16, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

BROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clear Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 8 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 8 Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam is owned by BROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clear Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam built?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 8 Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. 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 8 Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam has a dam height of 19 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.

When was Clear Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam last inspected?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam was last inspected on April 16, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.