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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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 |