Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in Karnes County, Texas, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Ecleto Creek.
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Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a structural height of 34 feet, spanning a length of 2886 feet. It has a storage capacity of 3910 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam boasts an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 220 feet. Despite being ungraded, the dam has been deemed to have a moderate risk level. With its strategic location and efficient design, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flood events. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this structure both fascinating and essential for the management of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
2886 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ECLETO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
92 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
7.39 |
Nid Storage |
3910 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Cibolo Ck Nr Falls City
|
30cfs |
Ecleto Ck Nr Runge
|
0cfs |
San Antonio Rv Nr Falls City
|
145cfs |
San Antonio Rv At Sh 72 Nr Runge
|
168cfs |
Escondido Ck At Kenedy
|
0cfs |
Cibolo Ck At Sutherland Springs
|
28cfs |