Escondido 1 Dam currently passes 73% of the probable maximum flood (PMF), Escondido 4 Dam passes 59%, and Escondido 12 Dam passes 51%. Dams and reservoirs classified as high or significant hazard are required to pass 75% of the PMF by Federal guidelines. A Environmental Assessment plan will be prepared for the rehabilitation of Escondido Creek Sites 1, 4, and 12 Watershed Structures in Karnes County SWCD, Texas
SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed
Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.