Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 6 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Wise, Texas, the Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam is a vital flood risk reduction structure managed by local government authorities and designed by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 56 feet and spans 1250 feet along the Gonzollas river. With a storage capacity of 2622 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6.53 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating the risk of flooding in the region.

Maintained by the TCEQ, the dam is regularly inspected and has been assessed to be in fair condition as of April 2021. Despite its lack of a spillway, the Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam has been deemed to have a high risk potential, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures. With a single slide gate serving as the outlet, this dam continues to serve as a key infrastructure for flood control in the area.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam to be a fascinating example of engineering ingenuity in response to the challenges posed by natural disasters. Its role in safeguarding the community against flooding, combined with its historical significance and ongoing maintenance, make it a noteworthy site for those interested in the intersection of water management and environmental resilience.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

1250

Dam Height

56

River Or Stream

GONZOLLAS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

56

Drainage Area

6.53

Nid Storage

2622

Structural Height

56

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

56
       
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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.