Salado Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam

Texas — Bexar County — ELM WATERHOLE CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyBexar
RiverELM WATERHOLE CREEK
Coordinates29.62528, -98.38859

Physical Characteristics

NID Height98 ft
Dam Height61 ft
Dam Length2,600 ft
NID Storage7,837 acre-ft
Max Storage7,837 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 4, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerALAMO SWCD;CITY OF SAN ANTONIO;SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY

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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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