Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam in Boerne, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by Dannenbaum and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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Completed in 1980, this earth-type dam stands at 54 feet tall with a length of 1,290 feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along Ranger Creek. The dam has a storage capacity of 1,060 acre-feet and a normal storage of 139 acre-feet, covering a drainage area of 2.6 square miles.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 202 feet and is equipped with one slide and two uncontrolled gates as outlet structures. The last inspection in 2017 rated its condition as fair, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level (3). Overall, Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring its structural integrity for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
1290 |
Dam Height |
54 |
River Or Stream |
RANGER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
54 |
Drainage Area |
2.6 |
Nid Storage |
1060 |
Structural Height |
54 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
54 |