Calaveras Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam, located in Bexar County, Texas, stands as a testament to the enduring efforts of the USDA NRCS in flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1958, this earth dam spans 1,818 feet and reaches a height of 40 feet, with a hydraulic height matching that figure. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving the community by storing a maximum of 4,083 acre-feet of water and covering a surface area of 37 acres.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam on Parita Creek features an uncontrolled spillway 354 feet wide. Regular inspections ensure the dam's structural integrity, with the last assessment in 2018 deeming its condition as satisfactory. While the hazard potential and inundation maps are marked as not available, the risk assessment rates this dam's risk level as moderate (3). With a history of successful flood control and water supply management, Calaveras Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam remains a crucial asset in maintaining the region's water resources and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
1818 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
PARITA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
37 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
7.3 |
Nid Storage |
4083 |
Structural Height |
47 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
47 |