Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 25 Dam dam
Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 25 Dam
The Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 25 Dam, located in Hico, Texas, stands as a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction and irrigation purposes. Completed in 1970, this earth dam with stone core types spans 3,000 feet in length and reaches a hydraulic height of 69 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 270 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 18,691 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the TCEQ and regularly inspected, the Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 25 Dam holds a fair condition assessment as of April 2021. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not been associated with any hazard potential, showcasing its reliability in flood control and water management. Equipped with a spillway width of 303 feet and two uncontrolled spillways, the dam ensures effective water release during peak flows while maintaining a surface area of 156 acres.
As a vital structure within the Fort Worth District and under the ownership of the local government, the Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 25 Dam exemplifies the collaboration between various agencies to safeguard water resources and mitigate flood risks in the region. Its strategic location on Spring Creek, coupled with its efficient design and regular maintenance, underscores its importance in maintaining the ecological balance and ensuring water security for the surrounding communities.
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 Bosque River Ws Scs Site 25 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 8 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hamilton | 10 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 6 cfs | → |
| Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose | 6 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 4 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose | 385 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 25 Dam.
Boat launches
- R 6 Comanche County
- Comanche County
- Port Promontory Drive Comanche County
- Farm-To-Market Road 2861 Comanche County
Campgrounds
- Hico City Park
- Stephenville City Park
- Dublin City Park
- Weiser Community Park
- Sowell Creek - Proctor Lake
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
Fishing spots
Track Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 25 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 25 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 25 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 25 Dam.