Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,614 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 792 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,321 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02036 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
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 5 Dam?
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 5 Dam?
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 5 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 5 Dam built?
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 5 Dam?
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 5 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 5 Dam?
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam has a dam height of 30 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 5 Dam last inspected?
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam was last inspected on February 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.