Se Laterals Ws Scs Site 9 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Se Laterals WS SCS Site 9 Dam, located in San Saba, Texas, is a significant earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1968 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Sand Branch Creek.
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Summary
With a structural height of 23 feet and a length of 2790 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 602 acre-feet and serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in the region. Despite being classified as high risk, the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are currently not available, highlighting the need for further evaluation and monitoring by regulatory agencies like TCEQ.
Managed by the local government, the Se Laterals WS SCS Site 9 Dam is crucial for mitigating flood risks in the area and ensuring the safety of nearby communities. While it does not have a spillway and features a buttress core type, the dam's primary purpose remains focused on flood risk reduction. With a drainage area of 1.41 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting downstream areas from potential flooding events.
As a part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service's portfolio, the Se Laterals WS SCS Site 9 Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience. With ongoing state oversight and regulation by TCEQ, this dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure for water supply, flood control, and environmental protection in the region, highlighting the interconnectedness of water resources and climate considerations in infrastructure development and management.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
2790 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SAND BRANCH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
1.41 |
Nid Storage |
602 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
San Saba Rv At San Saba
|
140cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
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22cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr San Saba
|
211cfs |
San Saba Rv Nr Brady
|
3cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Se Laterals Ws Scs Site 9 Dam