Spring Creek Dam dam
Spring Creek Dam
Spring Creek Dam, located in Kendall County, Texas, is a private concrete structure designed by Givler Engineering. With a height of 12 feet and a length of 160 feet, the dam serves as a vital resource for managing water levels along Spring Creek. The dam has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply management in the region.
Despite being classified as a high-risk dam by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Spring Creek Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam lacks a spillway and is not regulated by the state, but it undergoes regular inspections and was last modified in 2009 for structural improvements. While the dam serves an essential purpose in the area, its hazard potential is deemed as "Not Available," posing a potential risk to surrounding areas in the event of a failure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Spring Creek Dam is crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure. With its unique design and historical significance, this dam serves as a reminder of the intricate balance between water management and environmental conservation 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 Spring Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cibolo Ck Nr Boerne | 3 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv Nr Spring Branch | 47 cfs | → |
| Cibolo Ck At Smithson Valley Rd Nr Bulverde | · | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Comfort | 63 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Wilderness Rd At San Antonio | 0 cfs | → |
| San Geronimo Ck Nr Helotes | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spring Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Nichols Landing. Guadalupe River Access
- Rebecca Creek. Canyon Lake.
- Wayne Smith Dam, Blanco
- Cranes Mill Marina. Canyon Lake.
- Cranes Mill Park. Canyon Lake.
- Canyon Springs Ramp. Canyon Lake.
Campgrounds
- Blanco State Park
- Cranes Mill Park - Canyon Lake
- Potters Creek - Canyon Lake
- Canyon - Canyon Lake
- Canyon Lake Military - Randolph Afb
- Peach Country Rv Park
Fishing spots
Track Spring Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Spring Creek Dam
Where does the data for Spring Creek 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Spring Creek Dam.