Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 8 Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountySan Saba
Nearest CityRICHLAND SPRINGS
River/StreamTR-RICHLAND SPRINGS CREEK
Coordinates31.27862, -98.96617

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage696 acre-ft
Max Storage696 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge25,138 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSAN SABA COUNTY;SAN SABA SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/23/1980
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX00342
Federal IDTX00342
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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