Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam dam
Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
Sulphur Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in Lampasas, Texas, is a crucial flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1960. Standing at a height of 85 feet and spanning 2667 feet in length, this earth dam on Pillar Bluff Creek serves as a protective barrier for the surrounding area, with a storage capacity of 7190 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, with a width of 803 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for the safe release of excess water during periods of heavy rainfall.
Maintained by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Sulphur Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam is in fair condition, as assessed in September 2017. With a moderate risk rating of 3, the dam is regularly inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Equipped with emergency outlet gates and a comprehensive risk management plan, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the local community from flooding events and maintaining the overall water resource management in Burnet County.
As a part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Texas, Sulphur Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience. With its strategic design and state-regulated maintenance, this dam serves as a vital asset in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential hazards, while also contributing to the sustainable use of water resources in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive infrastructure investment and regulatory oversight in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events on communities and ecosystems.
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 Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner | 59 cfs | → |
| S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs | 44 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr San Saba | 129 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong | 469 cfs | → |
| Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke | 25 cfs | → |
| San Saba Rv At San Saba | 108 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam.
Boat launches
- Colorado Bend State Park
- Burnet County Park North. Lake Buchanan.
- Cedar Point. Lake Buchanan.
- Eldorado Drive 1898, Llano County
- Blackrock Park. Buchanan Lake
- Highway 190 Crossing. Colorado River Access
Campgrounds
- Lometa Regional Park
- Canyon Of The Eagles Nature Park
- Colorado Bend State Park
- Cedar Point Rec Area
- Reveille Peak Ranch
- 270
Fishing spots
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About Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
Where does the data for Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 4 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 Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam.