Se Laterals Ws Scs Site 6 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Se Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam, located in San Saba, Texas, is a vital structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1968 for flood risk reduction along Mountain Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam, standing at 34 feet in height and 2700 feet in length, serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction with a storage capacity of 1051 acre-feet. Despite its importance, the dam lacks a spillway and has a hazard potential labeled as "Not Available".

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Se Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam poses a high risk (2) due to its condition being "Not Rated". Emergency action plans and risk management measures are currently not available for this dam, highlighting the need for further inspection and assessment to ensure the safety and resilience of the structure in the face of potential climate and water resource challenges. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure piece within the Fort Worth District, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and oversight to mitigate potential risks and protect downstream communities.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

2700

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

MOUNTAIN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

34

Drainage Area

2.21

Nid Storage

1051

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

34
       
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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.