Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 12 Dam

Texas — San Saba County — MERRIMAN BRANCH

Location

StateTexas
CountySan Saba
RiverMERRIMAN BRANCH
Coordinates31.26568, -98.74895

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length1,591 ft
NID Storage1,242 acre-ft
Max Storage1,242 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 27, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSAN SABA COUNTY;SAN SABA SWCD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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