Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam
Key Takeaway
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 82.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,554 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,508 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02031 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ESCONDIDO WATERSHED DISTRICT;KARNES COUNTY SWCD;SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is owned by ESCONDIDO WATERSHED DISTRICT;KARNES COUNTY SWCD;SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam built?
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam has a dam height of 38 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam last inspected?
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam was last inspected on March 9, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.