Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 6 Dam dam
Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 6 Dam
The Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam, located in Rockwall, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the Long Branch river. Completed in 1955 with a height of 32 feet and a length of 2436 feet, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation. With a storage capacity of 3415 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6.11 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its age, the Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam is in good condition and has not been rated for hazard potential. The dam features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and has not required modifications over the years. While the last inspection was conducted in May 2013, the dam remains well-maintained and continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively. With its strategic location and efficient design, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management in Texas.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure compliance with state regulations. With its high risk assessment rating and strategic importance in the region, this dam exemplifies the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 6 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney | 51 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 61 cfs | → |
| Squabble Ck At Shores Blvd Nr Rockwall | 0 cfs | → |
| S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan | 37 cfs | → |
| Muddy Ck At Creek Crossing Ln Nr Sachse | 11 cfs | → |
| Rowlett Ck Nr Sachse | 114 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 6 Dam.
Boat launches
- Peninsula Court Heath
- Willow Bend Rockwall
- Chardonnay Drive Rowlett
- Old State Highway 66 Rowlett
- Lake Road Lavon
- Clear Lake Park Collin County
Campgrounds
- Equestrian Camp Sites
- Tent Sites
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
- Wind Point Park
- Sandy Lake Rv Resort
- Captain Hook
Fishing spots
Track Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 6 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 6 Dam
Where does the data for Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 6 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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