Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam dam
Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Salado Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1973. This earth dam stands at a height of 62.4 feet, with a hydraulic height of 61 feet and a structural height of 69.4 feet, effectively managing the flow of Mud Creek and providing a significant storage capacity of 7100 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 403 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 45731 cubic feet per second, the dam ensures efficient water management and flood control in the region.
The Salado Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. With a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. The dam's associated structures include slide gates and uncontrolled outlets, contributing to its efficient water release capabilities. Despite a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam has not been designated with a hazard potential, highlighting its importance in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding the community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic location and design features of the Salado Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam, which plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the Bexar County region. With a focus on operational efficiency and safety, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS to create sustainable water infrastructure solutions. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Salado Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam stands as a resilient structure that contributes to the overall water management system in Texas.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salado Ck At Wilderness Rd At San Antonio | 0 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Blanco Rd. San Antonio | · | → |
| Cibolo Ck At Smithson Valley Rd Nr Bulverde | · | → |
| Salado Ck At Loop 410 At San Antonio | · | → |
| Olmos Ck At Dresden Dr | 1 cfs | → |
| Cibolo Ck At Selma | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam.
Boat launches
- Woodlawn Lake Trail San Antonio
- Nichols Landing. Guadalupe River Access
- Rebecca Creek. Canyon Lake.
- Cranes Mill Marina. Canyon Lake.
- Canyon Springs Ramp. Canyon Lake.
- Tom Creek. Hill Ramp. Canyon Lake
Campgrounds
- Lackland Afb Military
- Cranes Mill Park - Canyon Lake
- Camp Huaco Springs
- Potters Creek - Canyon Lake
- Canyon - Canyon Lake
- Canyon Lake Military - Randolph Afb
Fishing spots
Track Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Where does the data for Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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