San Diego-Rosita Cks Ws Scs Site 2 Dam dam
San Diego-Rosita Cks Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
The San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Duval County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the region. Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 5400 feet, providing a storage capacity of 7630 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam plays a significant role in protecting the local community from potential disasters associated with heavy rainfall and storm events.
Managed by the TCEQ and regulated by the state of Texas, the San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 2 Dam is equipped with a spillway width of 353 feet and outlet gates including slide (sluice gate) and uncontrolled mechanisms. The dam's inspection frequency is set at 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in March 2011. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available, the risk assessment for this structure is deemed moderate (3), indicating a certain level of vulnerability that necessitates ongoing monitoring and management measures by the responsible authorities.
As a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, the San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 2 Dam serves as a critical safeguard against flooding events in the area. Its strategic location along the San Diego Creek, coupled with its design and operational features, highlights the importance of this structure in protecting lives and properties from the impacts of extreme weather conditions. With a history dating back to the early 1960s, this dam continues to play a pivotal role in water management and disaster risk reduction efforts in Duval County, Texas.
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 San Diego-Rosita Cks Ws Scs Site 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lagarto Ck Nr George West | · | → |
| San Fernando Ck At Alice | 39 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv Nr Tilden | 111 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv Nr Mathis | 28 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv At Bluntzer | 131 cfs | → |
| San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near San Diego-Rosita Cks Ws Scs Site 2 Dam.
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About San Diego-Rosita Cks Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Where does the data for San Diego-Rosita Cks Ws Scs Site 2 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.
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