Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 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 | 87 ft (taller than 99% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 5,278 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 19.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 189 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 43,750 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04481 |
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
CITY OF BOERNE;KENDALL COUNTY;KENDALL SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 1 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 Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is owned by CITY OF BOERNE;KENDALL COUNTY;KENDALL SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam built?
Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam has a dam height of 87 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 Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam last inspected?
Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam was last inspected on February 10, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.