Se Laterals Ws Scs Site 7 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.