Northeast Laterals Ws Scs Site 5 Dam dam
Northeast Laterals Ws Scs Site 5 Dam
Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam, located in Brown County, Texas, was completed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS. This earth dam sits on Rough Creek and serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a height of 50 feet and a length of 912 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 1120 acre-feet.
Despite being rated as not available in terms of hazard potential and not rated in condition assessment, the dam poses a high risk with a DSAC assigned rating of 2. The dam does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate. While it is state regulated by the TCEQ and has undergone inspections and permitting, the last inspection dates back to 1973. The dam's location and hydraulic height make it a critical structure for managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Overall, Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction for the local community in Brown County, Texas. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location on Rough Creek, this earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS continues to be a key asset for water resource management in the area. However, given its high risk rating and lack of recent inspections, there is a pressing need for continued monitoring and potential upgrades to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the structure in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Northeast Laterals Ws Scs Site 5 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin | 2 cfs | → |
| San Saba Rv At San Saba | 93 cfs | → |
| Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman | · | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut | 203 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr San Saba | 132 cfs | → |
| Hords Ck Nr Coleman | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Northeast Laterals Ws Scs Site 5 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Northeast Laterals Ws Scs Site 5 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Northeast Laterals Ws Scs Site 5 Dam
Where does the data for Northeast Laterals Ws Scs Site 5 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 Northeast Laterals Ws Scs Site 5 Dam.