Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 7,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100,710 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00355 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
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 2 Dam?
Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 2 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. 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 2 Dam?
Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 2 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 2 Dam built?
Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 2 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 2 Dam?
Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 2 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 2 Dam?
Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 2 Dam has a dam height of 31 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 2 Dam last inspected?
Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 2 Dam was last inspected on February 13, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.