Dry Devils And Lowrey Ws Scs Site 10 Dam dam
Dry Devils And Lowrey Ws Scs Site 10 Dam
Located in Sutton County, Texas, the Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 10 Dam stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts in the region. Constructed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam spans 1420 feet with a height of 48 feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a maximum storage capacity of 4020 acre-feet and a normal storage of 103 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a critical infrastructure for safeguarding communities and properties along the TR-LOWREY DRAW stream. Operated by the local government, the dam is regulated by the TCEQ and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2021, the dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Sutton County, Texas.
With a moderate risk assessment rating, the Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 10 Dam remains a key feature in the region's flood control and water management strategies. Equipped with uncontrolled and valve outlet gates, this dam is prepared to handle potential flood events and discharge excess water safely. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, infrastructure like this dam will be crucial in mitigating risks and protecting communities in Sutton County.
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 Dry Devils And Lowrey Ws Scs Site 10 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S Concho Rv At Christoval | 8 cfs | → |
| S Concho Rv Abv Twin Buttes Res Nr San Angelo | 11 cfs | → |
| Pecan Ck Nr San Angelo | · | → |
| N Llano Rv Nr Junction | 367 cfs | → |
| Spring Ck Abv Twin Buttes Res Nr San Angelo | · | → |
| Spring Ck Abv Tankersley | 1,220 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dry Devils And Lowrey Ws Scs Site 10 Dam.
Track Dry Devils And Lowrey Ws Scs Site 10 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dry Devils And Lowrey Ws Scs Site 10 Dam
Where does the data for Dry Devils And Lowrey Ws Scs Site 10 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 Dry Devils And Lowrey Ws Scs Site 10 Dam.