Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 10 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 10 Dam, located in Wise County, Texas, is a critical piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk in the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and spans 1004 feet, with a storage capacity of 618 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 47 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Cottonwood Creek and is under the regulatory oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

The dam's spillway, with a width of 72 feet, is uncontrolled, and it is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates for water management. The condition of the dam was assessed as "fair" as of April 2021, with a moderate risk level assigned. Regular inspections, conducted every five years, ensure the dam's safety and functionality. In the event of an emergency, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, highlighting a potential area for improvement in risk management.

Overall, Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 10 Dam serves as a crucial asset for flood control in the region, with a significant impact on the local water resources and climate resilience. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and regulatory framework of such structures is essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

1004

Dam Height

45

River Or Stream

COTTOWOOD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

45

Drainage Area

1.3

Nid Storage

618

Structural Height

45

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

45
       
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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.