Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 13a Dam
Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 13a Dam is an earth dam located in San Saba County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 13a Dam
The primary purpose of Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 13a 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 Latham Creek near Harkeyville.
The dam stands 75 feet tall and stretches 912 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,269 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 06/28/2023.
At 75 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | San Saba |
| Nearest City | Harkeyville |
| River/Stream | Latham Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.09280, -98.83473 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 912 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,269 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SAN SABA COUNTY;SAN SABA SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04629 |
| Federal ID | TX04629 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |