Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 8b Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8b Dam, located in Wise County, Texas, was completed in 1972 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Salt Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam, standing at a height of 32 feet with a length of 960 feet, provides a storage capacity of 335 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 13 acres. Managed by a local government entity with oversight from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Designed by the USDA NRCS, this buttress-type dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, particularly during times of heavy rainfall and potential flooding. With a high-risk assessment rating, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control and mitigation efforts, safeguarding the surrounding community and ecosystem from potential water-related hazards. Although not equipped with a spillway, the dam's sole outlet gate helps regulate water flow to maintain optimal storage levels, enhancing its effectiveness in flood risk reduction management. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8b Dam stands as a noteworthy example of sustainable water infrastructure with a focus on protecting local communities and environments from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
960 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
0.67 |
Nid Storage |
335 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 8b Dam