Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam dam
Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
Salado Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in Bexar County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along Panther Springs Creek. Completed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 57.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 3957 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 85 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, with a width of 203 feet, is uncontrolled and can handle a maximum discharge of 23,600 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Salado Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a moderate risk assessment rating and a regular inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam ensures the safety and security of the community. Despite its age, the dam remains in good condition and continues to fulfill its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively.
Overall, Salado Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam stands as a testament to successful water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Texas. Its strategic design, efficient operation, and commitment to safety underscore its importance in mitigating flood hazards and protecting the local environment. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, we can appreciate the essential role that this dam plays in safeguarding communities and enhancing water security in the region.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salado Ck At Wilderness Rd At San Antonio | 0 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Blanco Rd. San Antonio | · | → |
| Olmos Ck At Dresden Dr | 1 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Loop 410 At San Antonio | · | → |
| Helotes Ck At Helotes | · | → |
| Cibolo Ck At Smithson Valley Rd Nr Bulverde | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam.
Boat launches
- Woodlawn Lake Trail San Antonio
- Nichols Landing. Guadalupe River Access
- Rebecca Creek. Canyon Lake.
- Cranes Mill Marina. Canyon Lake.
- Canyon Springs Ramp. Canyon Lake.
- Tom Creek. Hill Ramp. Canyon Lake
Campgrounds
- Lackland Afb Military
- Cranes Mill Park - Canyon Lake
- Camp Huaco Springs
- Potters Creek - Canyon Lake
- Canyon - Canyon Lake
- Canyon Lake Military - Randolph Afb
Fishing spots
Track Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
Where does the data for Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam.