Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam, located in Karnes, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area.
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Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and stretches 2735 feet in length. It has a maximum storage capacity of 1925 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 90 acres.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam on Pridgeon Creek plays a vital role in protecting Harmony and the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With uncontrolled outlet gates and a spillway width of 160 feet, the dam is designed to efficiently manage water flow during heavy rainfall and ensure the safety of the community. Although the hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available, the risk assessment for this dam is rated as moderate (3), indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safety standards.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
2735 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
PRIDGEON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
90 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
3.77 |
Nid Storage |
1925 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Cibolo Ck Nr Falls City
|
30cfs |
Ecleto Ck Nr Runge
|
0cfs |
San Antonio Rv At Sh 72 Nr Runge
|
168cfs |
San Antonio Rv Nr Falls City
|
145cfs |
Escondido Ck At Kenedy
|
0cfs |
Cibolo Ck At Sutherland Springs
|
28cfs |