Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 11 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 11 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 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 | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,021 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00347 |
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
SAN SABA COUNTY;SAN SABA SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 11 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 Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 11 Dam is owned by SAN SABA COUNTY;SAN SABA SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 11 Dam built?
Lower San Saba River 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 Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Lower San Saba River 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 Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 11 Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 11 Dam last inspected?
Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 11 Dam was last inspected on April 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.