Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 4 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 4 Dam in Wise, Texas, is a critical flood risk reduction infrastructure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1970.
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Summary
This earth dam, standing at a height of 60 feet and stretching 1568 feet in length, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-Salt Creek. With a storage capacity of 2143 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the TCEQ, this dam is state-permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. Despite not having a spillway, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service adhere to high safety standards. With a hazard potential labeled as "Not Available" and a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", the site underscores the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness measures.
Located within the Fort Worth District and overseen by state agencies, Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 4 Dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between various levels of government in ensuring water resource and climate resilience. As water resource and climate enthusiasts examine this dam's design, operation, and impact on the local ecosystem, it serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between infrastructure, natural hazards, and community safety in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1568 |
Dam Height |
60 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24 |
Hydraulic Height |
60 |
Drainage Area |
5.42 |
Nid Storage |
2143 |
Structural Height |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
60 |
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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 4 Dam