Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 12 Dam dam
Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 12 Dam
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Erath, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1967 for flood risk reduction along the TR-COW CREEK. This Earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and spans 1100 feet, providing a storage capacity of 678 acre-feet and covering an area of 8 acres. Despite its age, the dam is state-regulated by TCEQ and undergoes regular inspections, ensuring its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood control.
The primary purpose of the Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 12 Dam is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits for recreation. With a high hazard potential rating of 2, this dam plays a critical role in managing water flow and protecting downstream areas from potential flooding. Although the dam does not have a spillway, it features outlet gates for controlled release of water. The risk assessment for this dam is considered high, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued functionality.
As a local government-owned structure in Texas, the Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 12 Dam serves as a key component of the water resource management infrastructure in the area. With its strategic location and design, this Earth dam contributes significantly to the resilience of the surrounding communities against flood events. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and operational aspects of this dam, highlighting the essential role it plays in safeguarding the region's water resources and mitigating flood risks.
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 Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 12 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 4 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 6 cfs | → |
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 4 cfs | → |
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 8 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hamilton | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 12 Dam.
Boat launches
- R 6 Comanche County
- Comanche County
- Port Promontory Drive Comanche County
- Farm-To-Market Road 2861 Comanche County
Campgrounds
- Weiser Community Park
- Dublin City Park
- De Leon Community Park
- Sowell Creek - Proctor Lake
- Promontory - Proctor Lake
- Copperas Creek - Proctor Lake
Fishing spots
Track Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 12 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 12 Dam
Where does the data for Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 12 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 Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 12 Dam.