Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Salado Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam, located in Bexar County, Texas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1976.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 56.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of the same measure, with a structural height of 58.1 feet. The dam boasts a storage capacity of 5,807 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Panther Springs Creek.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 403 feet and outlet gates including one slide (sluice gate) and two uncontrolled gates. With a maximum discharge capacity of 30,848 cubic feet per second, the Salado Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow during heavy rainfall events. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency.

Overall, the Salado Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is a key infrastructure asset in the region, providing essential flood protection and water management services to the local community. With its strategic location and effective design, this dam contributes to the sustainable utilization of water resources and climate resilience in the area.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

2673

Dam Height

56.5

River Or Stream

PANTHER SPRINGS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

25

Hydraulic Height

56.5

Drainage Area

8.98

Nid Storage

5807

Structural Height

58.1

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

58
       
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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.