Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam, located in DeWitt, Texas, was completed in 1993 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Mustang Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 2180 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1908 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 72 acre-feet and a surface area of 23 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the TCEQ, Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced in compliance with state regulations. The spillway, with a width of 230 feet, is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. Although the hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level of 3.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic design and functionality of Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam in mitigating flood risks and managing water flow along Mustang Creek. With its construction by the USDA NRCS and state-regulated operations, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in DeWitt, Texas.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
2180 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
MUSTANG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
3.38 |
Nid Storage |
1908 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Ecleto Ck Nr Runge
|
0cfs |
San Antonio Rv At Sh 72 Nr Runge
|
168cfs |
Cibolo Ck Nr Falls City
|
30cfs |
Escondido Ck At Kenedy
|
0cfs |
San Antonio Rv Nr Falls City
|
145cfs |
Sandies Ck Nr Westhoff
|
0cfs |