Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 9 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 9 Dam, located in San Saba, Texas, is a key structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Richland Springs Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and stretches 1500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1004 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam remains state-regulated and inspected, ensuring its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region.

With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 9 Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential inundation. Its design, with a buttress core type and unknown foundation, reflects a commitment to resilience against natural disasters. Although the dam lacks a spillway, its structural integrity and capacity for normal storage of 81 acre-feet contribute to its high risk assessment rating, highlighting its importance in water resource management.

As a local government-owned structure, the Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 9 Dam serves as a testament to collaborative efforts in water management and infrastructure development. With its strategic location and regulated status, the dam stands as a beacon of resilience and protection, ensuring the safety and well-being of the community in the face of potential climate challenges.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1500

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR-RICHLAND SPRINGS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21

Hydraulic Height

24

Drainage Area

3.03

Nid Storage

1004

Structural Height

24

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.