Salado Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in San Antonio, Texas, was completed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along Elm Waterhole Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 61.2 feet and has a structural height of 98 feet, with a capacity to hold up to 7,837 acre-feet of water. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 603 feet.
With a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2014, Salado Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam has been inspected periodically every five years, with the last inspection conducted in August 2015. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, the dam's hazard potential is not available, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for the surrounding community and the environment.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
2600 |
Dam Height |
61.2 |
River Or Stream |
ELM WATERHOLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
61.2 |
Drainage Area |
13.5 |
Nid Storage |
7837 |
Structural Height |
98 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
98 |