Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 3b Dam dam
Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 3b Dam
The Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 3b Dam in Collin, Texas, stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction efforts since its completion in 1958. Owned by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam spans 1145 feet in length and reaches a height of 34 feet along the TR-CAMP CREEK. With a storage capacity of 692 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 104 acre-feet, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, flood risk reduction, and recreation.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment in 2017 rating its condition as fair. The structure features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 85 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. The dam's hazard potential is deemed not available, and its risk assessment is moderate. While no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has been prepared to date, the dam's overall risk management measures are under review.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 3b Dam offers a compelling case study in sustainable infrastructure development and effective risk mitigation strategies. As a crucial component of the local flood control system, this dam plays a vital role in protecting nearby communities and enhancing the region's water management capabilities. With continued monitoring and upkeep, this dam exemplifies the intersection of engineering expertise, environmental stewardship, and public safety in the realm of water resource management.
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 3b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Squabble Ck At Shores Blvd Nr Rockwall | 0 cfs | → |
| Muddy Ck At Creek Crossing Ln Nr Sachse | 11 cfs | → |
| S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan | 37 cfs | → |
| Rowlett Ck Nr Sachse | 114 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney | 51 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 61 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 3b Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Road Lavon
- Willow Bend Rockwall
- Little Ridge Park Wylie
- Clear Lake Park Collin County
- Clearlake Park Road Wylie
- County Road 546 5431, Wylie
Campgrounds
- Equestrian Camp Sites
- Tent Sites
- Erwin Park - Mckinney
- Wind Point Park
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
- Sandy Lake Rv Resort
Fishing spots
Track Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 3b Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 3b Dam
Where does the data for Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 3b 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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