Salado Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam

Bexar County, Texas (near SAN ANTONIO)

River/Stream: ELM CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
80 ft
Dam Length
1,775 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,318 acre-ft
Year Completed
1980
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
18,107 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-07-10

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX04760
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
29.60307, -98.43267
Age
46 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.