Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in San Antonio, Texas, the Salado Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along the Lewis Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 54.8 feet and spans a length of 1910 feet, with a storage capacity of 4317 acre-feet and a drainage area of 5.74 square miles. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, outlet gates, and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Despite its age, the Salado Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is rated as having a moderate risk level and has not undergone a recent condition assessment. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in February 2017, although specific details on its preparedness and adherence to guidelines are not provided. With a hazard potential that is not available and no designated hazard rating, the dam remains a vital infrastructure for flood risk mitigation in the area, albeit with some uncertainties surrounding its current condition and emergency response protocols.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

1910

Dam Height

54.8

River Or Stream

LEWIS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

31

Hydraulic Height

54.8

Drainage Area

5.74

Nid Storage

4317

Structural Height

57.3

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

57
       
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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.