Located in San Antonio, Texas, the Salado Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along the Lewis Creek.
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Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 54.8 feet and spans a length of 1910 feet, with a storage capacity of 4317 acre-feet and a drainage area of 5.74 square miles. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, outlet gates, and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Despite its age, the Salado Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is rated as having a moderate risk level and has not undergone a recent condition assessment. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in February 2017, although specific details on its preparedness and adherence to guidelines are not provided. With a hazard potential that is not available and no designated hazard rating, the dam remains a vital infrastructure for flood risk mitigation in the area, albeit with some uncertainties surrounding its current condition and emergency response protocols.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
1910 |
Dam Height |
54.8 |
River Or Stream |
LEWIS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
31 |
Hydraulic Height |
54.8 |
Drainage Area |
5.74 |
Nid Storage |
4317 |
Structural Height |
57.3 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
57 |