Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam dam
Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in Happy Valley, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along Cottonwood Creek. Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at 36 feet high and spans 2150 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 1386 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam does not have a spillway, indicating a unique design approach for managing water flow.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Valley Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam poses a high risk level but is currently not rated for its condition. With one slide gate as its outlet control, the dam's inspection date was last recorded in May 2013. While it has not been modified in recent years, the dam's infrastructure and hydraulic height of 36 feet underscore its importance in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts delve into the details of Valley Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, its role in flood risk reduction and its impact on the local community become apparent. With a history dating back to the 1960s, this structure continues to serve as a crucial line of defense against the forces of nature. As discussions on water management and infrastructure development evolve, the Valley Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to protect and preserve water resources in Taylor 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 Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cat Claw Ck At Abilene | · | → |
| Colorado Rv At Robert Lee | 1 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck At Ih 20 | · | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv Nr Noodle | 7 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Hawley | 1 cfs | → |
| Elm Ck At Ballinger | 61 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam.
Track Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam
Where does the data for Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 7 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 Valley Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam.