Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam dam
Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam
Salado Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam, located in Bexar County, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk along Mud Creek. Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 66 feet and spans 1,270 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 4,063 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 97 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 37,550 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and protecting downstream areas from flooding.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Salado Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's spillway, with a width of 244 feet, helps control water levels during periods of high flow. Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk according to the Hazard Potential Rating System. With emergency action plans in place and a designated risk management team, this dam continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively, contributing to the overall water resource management efforts in the region.
Overall, the Salado Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate adaptation strategies in Texas. With a focus on flood risk reduction and a commitment to regular inspections and maintenance, this earth dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding communities along Mud Creek. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of such infrastructure in ensuring resilience and sustainability cannot be understated.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salado Ck At Blanco Rd. San Antonio | 1 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Loop 410 At San Antonio | · | → |
| Cibolo Ck At Selma | · | → |
| Olmos Ck At Dresden Dr | 47 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Wilderness Rd At San Antonio | 0 cfs | → |
| Cibolo Ck At Smithson Valley Rd Nr Bulverde | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam.
Boat launches
- Woodlawn Lake Trail San Antonio
- Nichols Landing. Guadalupe River Access
- Rebecca Creek. Canyon Lake.
- Cranes Mill Marina. Canyon Lake.
- Tom Creek. Hill Ramp. Canyon Lake
- Canyon Springs Ramp. Canyon Lake.
Campgrounds
- Lackland Afb Military
- Camp Huaco Springs
- Calaveras Lake Park Dispersed
- Cranes Mill Park - Canyon Lake
- Braunig Lake Park
- North Park - Canyon Lake
Fishing spots
Track Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam
Where does the data for Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Salado Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam.