Salado Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam

Texas — Bexar County — ELM WATERHOLE CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyBexar
RiverELM WATERHOLE CREEK
Coordinates29.60489, -98.39561

Physical Characteristics

NID Height69 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length1,690 ft
NID Storage3,053 acre-ft
Max Storage3,053 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 8, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
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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