Upper Las Moras Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Located in Brackettville, Texas, the Upper Las Moras Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is a key structure designed by the USDA NRCS to manage flood risk along the TR-Las Moras Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 1316 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 2 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, this dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment as of 2018 was deemed satisfactory, reflecting ongoing efforts to maintain and monitor its performance.
With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the Upper Las Moras Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam serves as a vital asset in flood risk reduction for the community. Its strategic location and design, combined with regulatory oversight and maintenance efforts, underscore its importance in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
3085 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LAS MORAS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
1316 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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.
Upper Las Moras Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam