Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,111 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04722 |
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 Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 Dam?
Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 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 Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 Dam?
Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 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 Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 Dam built?
Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 Dam?
Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 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 Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 Dam?
Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 Dam last inspected?
Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 Dam was last inspected on April 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.