Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam

TR-MCCLELLAN CREEK· Gray, Texas· Built 1984· Earth· 47 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 47 ft (taller than 91.6% in TX)
Dam Length1,230 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage739 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDTX06689

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: June 26, 2002
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 5 Dam?

Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 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 5 Dam?

Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 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 5 Dam built?

Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 5 Dam?

Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 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 Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam?

Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam last inspected?

Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2002. 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.