Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam dam
Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Auds Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Lamar, Texas, is a key infrastructure designed by USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction in the area. Built in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches 1500 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 1000 acre-feet. Situated on the Auds Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by TCEQ, Auds Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam is subject to regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite being classified as having a high risk potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. With no spillway and limited discharge capabilities, it is essential for stakeholders to stay vigilant and prepared for emergency situations that may arise.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Auds Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam serves as a fascinating case study in flood risk reduction infrastructure. Its historical significance, engineering design, and ongoing management present a valuable opportunity to study the intersection of water management, climate resilience, and community safety. By understanding the complexities of this dam and its role in the local ecosystem, enthusiasts can gain insight into the challenges and opportunities 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 Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 278 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 4 cfs | → |
| Red River At Arthur City | 3,950 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 409 Nr Honey Grove | 3 cfs | → |
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | 76 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Fm 2820 Lamar County
- County Road 34775 Lamar County
- 7th Street Delta County
- Honey Creek Interpretive Trail Hopkins County
Campgrounds
- Lamar Point - Pat Mayse Lake
- Pat Mayse West
- Pat Mayse West - Pat Mayse Lake
- Pat Mayse East
- Pat Mayse East - Pat Mayse Lake
- Sanders Cove - Pat Mayse Lake
Fishing spots
Track Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Where does the data for Auds Creek 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 Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.