Located in Uvalde, Texas, the Leona River WS SCS Site 1 Dam is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Cooks Slough.
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Completed in 1986, this rockfill dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans a length of 7,860 feet, providing a vital storage capacity of 6,238 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 219 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 11,979 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam's spillway, at 203 feet wide, is uncontrolled, and it features a combination of slide gates and uncontrolled outlets for effective water release. Regularly inspected and rated as satisfactory in condition, the Leona River WS SCS Site 1 Dam poses a moderate risk level according to the latest assessment. It is overseen by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and serves as a testament to effective collaboration between local government and federal agencies in safeguarding the area against potential flood hazards. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this dam's design and functionality intriguing in the context of sustainable water management practices.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
7860 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
COOKS SLOUGH |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
45 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
7.67 |
Nid Storage |
6238 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Leona Rv Nr Uvalde
|
0cfs |
Frio Rv Bl Dry Frio Rv Nr Uvalde
|
0cfs |
Nueces Rv Bl Uvalde
|
1cfs |
Nueces Rv At Laguna
|
50cfs |
Dry Frio Rv Nr Reagan Wells
|
6cfs |
Frio Rv At Concan
|
26cfs |