Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 9 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 9 Dam, located in Wise County, Texas, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and spans 1300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 692 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ensuring its continued safety and functionality.
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 9 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. Although it lacks a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate to control water flow. While its hazard potential is not available and its condition is not rated, the dam's risk assessment is classified as high, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks.
Managed by local government authorities, the Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 9 Dam serves as a key defense against flooding along the TR-Salt Creek. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the dam's role in managing water levels and protecting the community becomes increasingly significant. Its history, design, and operational status highlight the critical intersection of water resource management, infrastructure resilience, and climate adaptation in the face of environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1300 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Drainage Area |
1.5 |
Nid Storage |
692 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
42 |
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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.
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