Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam

TR-HOME CREEK· Coleman, Texas· Built 1970· Earth· 28 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX)
Dam Length1,728 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage605 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge2,944 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDTX02197

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 7, 2019
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 1b Dam?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 1b Dam?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b 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 1b Dam built?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 1b Dam?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. 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 1b Dam?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam has a dam height of 28 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 1b Dam last inspected?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam was last inspected on May 7, 2019. 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.