Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam dam
Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam, located in Wingate, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Valley Creek. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans 2265 feet, providing a storage capacity of 525 acre-feet. Despite having a normal storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, the dam's maximum storage capacity is also 525 acre-feet, ensuring a significant level of flood risk reduction for the surrounding area.
This dam, regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), has not been rated for condition assessment, but is deemed to have a high risk potential (Level 2). With a hazard potential that is not available, the dam is equipped with a single slide gate for outlet control. The last inspection of this structure was conducted in May 2013, and while it meets state regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement, the risk management measures are not explicitly outlined. Despite lacking a spillway, the Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic placement and design of the Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam, which serves as a vital flood risk reduction measure along the TR-Valley Creek. With a capacity to store 525 acre-feet of water, this earth dam has been safeguarding the Taylor County region in Texas since its completion in 1967. Additionally, its affiliation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers underscores the collaborative effort to protect the surrounding communities from potential flooding events.
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 Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Ck At Ballinger | 61 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger | 1 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Robert Lee | 1 cfs | → |
| Cat Claw Ck At Abilene | · | → |
| Cedar Ck At Ih 20 | · | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Hawley | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam.
Track Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam
Where does the data for Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 17 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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