Mukewater Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam dam
Mukewater Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam
Located in Brown County, Texas, the Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts in the region. Constructed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam measures 27 feet in height and stretches 973 feet in length, providing essential storage capacity of 813 acre-feet for the surrounding area. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond support.
Managed by the Texas state regulatory agency TCEQ, the Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and public safety. Despite its high hazard potential rating and lack of a spillway, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing risk management and emergency preparedness. With a drainage area of 1.78 square miles and a surface area of 15 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, particularly along the East Fork river.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor the Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, its importance in mitigating flood risks and supporting local water needs becomes increasingly apparent. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this earth dam serves as a vital infrastructure component in Brown County's water management system. As efforts to assess and address potential risks associated with the dam progress, the community can rely on the USDA NRCS and state agencies to uphold its safety and functionality for years to come.
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 Mukewater Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman | · | → |
| Hords Ck Nr Coleman | · | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut | 203 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Stacy | 11 cfs | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin | 2 cfs | → |
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mukewater Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam.
Boat launches
- Hwy 45 Bridge. Colorado River Access
- Press Morris Park
- Quail Run 201, Coleman County
- R 10 Coleman County
- R 9 Coleman County
Campgrounds
- Lake Brownwood State Park
- Riverside Park - Brownwood
- Flatrock Park - Hords Creek Lake
- Lakeside - Hords Creek Lake
- Press Morris Park
- Padgitt Park - O.H. Ivie Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Mukewater Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mukewater Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam
Where does the data for Mukewater 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 Mukewater Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam.