Home Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam

WILDCAT CREEK· Coleman, Texas· Built 1964· Earth· 42 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Irrigation Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Home Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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	42 ft (taller than 87.1% in TX)
Dam Length	1,356 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	1.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage	86 acre-ft

Surface Area	0 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	2 cfs
Year Completed	1964 (62 years old)
NID ID	TX02227

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: April 22, 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 5 Dam?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 5 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 5 Dam?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 5 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 5 Dam built?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 5 Dam?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, 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 5 Dam?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam has a dam height of 42 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 5 Dam last inspected?

Home Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam was last inspected on April 22, 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.