The Se Laterals WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in San Saba, Texas, is a key infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the Wilbarger Creek.
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Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 43 feet and spans a length of 2225 feet, with a storage capacity of 5899 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam does not feature a spillway, making its hazard potential and risk assessment high.
Owned and regulated by the local government with oversight from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Se Laterals WS SCS Site 7 Dam is in compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's structural integrity and overall risk management measures are under scrutiny due to its high-risk designation. With its critical role in flood control and water resource management in the region, ongoing maintenance and monitoring of this dam are crucial to ensure public safety and environmental protection along the Wilbarger Creek.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
2225 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
WILBARGER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
60 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
9.31 |
Nid Storage |
5899 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
San Saba Rv At San Saba
|
140cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr San Saba
|
211cfs |
San Saba Rv Nr Brady
|
3cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |