Home Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam

RED BANK CREEK· Coleman, Texas· Built 1974· Earth· 45 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Home Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 90.1% in TX)
Dam Length2,410 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage7.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDTX04219

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 6, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Home Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Home Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam is owned by CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Home Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam built?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Home Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Home Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Home Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam last inspected?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam was last inspected on May 6, 2016. 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.