Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Wise County, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Salt Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 57 feet and has a storage capacity of 814 acre-feet. Despite not having a spillway, the dam plays a significant role in mitigating flood risks in the area.

Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is inspected and maintained regularly to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. While its hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment categorizes it as high (2), emphasizing the importance of effective risk management measures. The dam's primary purpose, flood risk reduction, underscores its critical role in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential water-related disasters.

With its strategic location and design, Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 2 Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management in Texas. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of such infrastructure in protecting lives and properties from flooding events is essential. The dam's presence highlights the collaborative efforts of various agencies and stakeholders in ensuring the resilience of the local water infrastructure against natural hazards.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

920

Dam Height

57

River Or Stream

TR-SALT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9.2

Hydraulic Height

57

Drainage Area

1.86

Nid Storage

814

Structural Height

57

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

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.