Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 13a Dam dam
Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 13a Dam
Salado Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam, located in San Antonio, Texas, stands as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along Elm Waterhole Creek. Constructed in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam reaches a height of 42 feet, with a total structural height of 69 feet and a length of 1690 feet. It provides a maximum storage capacity of 3053 acre-feet to mitigate flooding in the area, with a normal storage level of 128 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.99 square miles.
The dam features various outlet gates including Other Controlled, Slide (sluice gate), and Uncontrolled types, ensuring effective water management during peak discharge events of up to 30,102 cubic feet per second. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its importance in flood risk reduction, the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are currently not available, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to safeguard the surrounding community.
With its strategic location and significant impact on the local hydrology, Salado Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in Bexar County, Texas. As climate change continues to influence precipitation patterns and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, the effectiveness and integrity of this dam are essential for protecting downstream areas from potential flooding. Ongoing efforts by regulatory agencies and the dam's primary owner, the local government, are paramount in ensuring the continued safety and functionality of this critical infrastructure for years to come.
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 13a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cibolo Ck At Selma | · | → |
| Salado Ck At Loop 410 At San Antonio | · | → |
| Salado Ck At Blanco Rd. San Antonio | 1 cfs | → |
| Cibolo Ck At Smithson Valley Rd Nr Bulverde | · | → |
| Olmos Ck At Dresden Dr | 47 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Wilderness Rd At San Antonio | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 13a Dam.
Boat launches
- Woodlawn Lake Trail San Antonio
- Nichols Landing. Guadalupe River Access
- Rebecca Creek. Canyon Lake.
- Tom Creek. Hill Ramp. Canyon Lake
- Cranes Mill Marina. Canyon Lake.
- Canyon Springs Ramp. Canyon Lake.
Campgrounds
- Camp Huaco Springs
- Lackland Afb Military
- Cranes Mill Park - Canyon Lake
- Calaveras Lake Park Dispersed
- North Park - Canyon Lake
- Canyon Lake Military - Randolph Afb
Fishing spots
Track Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 13a Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 13a Dam
Where does the data for Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 13a 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.
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