Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam dam
Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam, located in Milam County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-MILL BRANCH stream. Built in 1968, this earth dam stands at a formidable 41 feet in height and spans 1040 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 782 acre-feet. Despite its significant contribution to mitigating flood risks in the area, the dam does not feature a spillway, reflecting its unique design and purpose.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is state-regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a high-risk assessment rating and a lack of hazard potential information, the dam serves as a critical component of the local water resource infrastructure. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam continues to play a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community and environment from potential flood events, highlighting its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As a primary purpose dam, Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam underscores the significance of proactive flood risk reduction measures in the face of changing climatic conditions. With limited information on emergency action plans and risk management measures, there remains a need for enhanced monitoring and preparedness to address potential hazards and ensure the long-term functionality and safety of the dam. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site serves as a compelling case study in the intersection of infrastructure, environmental management, and climate adaptation strategies.
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 Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel Rv At Laneport | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,560 cfs | → |
| Willis Ck Nr Granger | 57 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Rockdale | 951 cfs | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 11 cfs | → |
| Big Elm Ck At Sh 77 Nr Cameron | 932 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam.
Boat launches
- Williamson County
- County Road 347 1520, Granger
- Simmons Road 4600, Belton
- Park Road, Salado
- Union Grove Park Road, Salado
- Cherokee Drive, Harker Heights
Campgrounds
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- Taylor - Granger Lake
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- Berry Springs Park And Preserve
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Dana Peak - Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Fishing spots
Track Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam
Where does the data for Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 9 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 Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam.