Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam dam
Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
The Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Erath County, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along Scarborough Creek. Constructed in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans a length of 3720 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 3991 acre-feet and a normal storage of 281 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 106 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for the safe release of excess water during periods of heavy rainfall. The condition assessment in April 2021 rated the dam as "fair," indicating that it is currently functioning adequately. However, the risk assessment categorizes the dam's hazard potential as moderate, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction and irrigation for the surrounding area.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 3 Dam is a key component of the region's water resource management infrastructure. With its strategic location and capacity to handle significant discharges, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting communities and agricultural lands from the impacts of flooding, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of a changing climate.
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 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 4 cfs | → |
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 4 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 6 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 8 cfs | → |
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 287 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.
Boat launches
- R 6 Comanche County
- Comanche County
- Port Promontory Drive Comanche County
- Farm-To-Market Road 2861 Comanche County
Campgrounds
- Stephenville City Park
- Weiser Community Park
- Dublin City Park
- De Leon Community Park
- Dam - Leon Reservoir
- Sowell Creek - Proctor Lake
Fishing spots
Track Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 3 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 3 Dam.