Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam

TR-SMITH CREEK· Ellis, Texas· Built 1968· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX)
Dam Length820 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDTX01291

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

ELLIS COUNTY;ELLIS COUNTY LID 2;ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?

Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 2 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 Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?

Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is owned by ELLIS COUNTY;ELLIS COUNTY LID 2;ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam built?

Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?

Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?

Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam has a dam height of 27 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.