Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 13b Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Salado Creek WS SCS Site 13b Dam, located in Bexar County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 46 feet, with a hydraulic height of 46 feet and a structural height of 49 feet. It spans 2802 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 1898 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-ELM WATERHOLE CREEK.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Salado Creek WS SCS Site 13b Dam boasts a spillway width of 203 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 12,193 cubic feet per second. With a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates for effective water management. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety protocols.

In the event of an emergency, the dam has an Emergency Action Plan in place, last revised in 2017, to guide response efforts. With its strategic location and vital role in flood control, the Salado Creek WS SCS Site 13b Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

2802

Dam Height

46

River Or Stream

TR-ELM WATERHOLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

46

Drainage Area

2.67

Nid Storage

1898

Structural Height

49

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

49
       
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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.