Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 5 Dam is an earth dam located in San Saba County, Texas, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 1,281 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 5 Dam
The primary purpose of Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 5 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by San Saba County;san Saba Swcd (local government). It impounds the Clements Hollow near Richland Springs.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,281 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,099 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | San Saba |
| Nearest City | Richland Springs |
| River/Stream | Clements Hollow |
| Coordinates | 31.28972, -99.05305 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,281 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,099 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,099 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,429 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | San Saba County;san Saba Swcd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00358 |
| Federal ID | TX00358 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |