Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam

TR-ECLETO CREEK· Wilson, Texas· Built 2000· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX)
Dam Length2,700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area53 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge5,150 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDTX07263

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: July 29, 2000
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

ECLETO CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT;WILSON COUNTY SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam?

Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 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 Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam?

Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam is owned by ECLETO CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT;WILSON COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam built?

Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam?

Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam?

Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam last inspected?

Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam was last inspected on July 29, 2000. 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.