Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam

TR-MCCLELLAN CREEK· Gray, Texas· Built 1981· Earth· 39 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 39 ft (taller than 83.9% in TX)
Dam Length1,483 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage820 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge4,520 cfs
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDTX04913

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

GRAY COUNTY;GRAY COUNTY SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 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 Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is owned by GRAY COUNTY;GRAY COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam built?

Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 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 Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam has a dam height of 39 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.

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.