Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 1 Dam dam
Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Runnels, Texas, stands as a testament to the effective flood risk reduction efforts of the local government. Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 50 feet and a length of 2520 feet serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, recreation, and providing habitat for fish and wildlife. The dam overlooks Grape Creek and has a drainage area of 20.3 square miles, with a storage capacity of 7181 acre-feet.
Managed by the TCEQ and meeting all state regulatory requirements, Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 1 Dam plays a crucial role in disaster prevention and environmental conservation. Despite a high hazard potential rating, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With no spillway and minimal outlet gates, the dam's structure reflects a combination of functionality and simplicity, ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding community in the event of high water levels.
As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resource management, Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 1 Dam serves as a vital asset in safeguarding the local area against flood risks. With its strategic location and multi-purpose design, this dam stands as a testament to the enduring importance of sustainable infrastructure in adapting to a changing climate and protecting our valuable water resources for future generations.
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 Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Ck At Ballinger | 14 cfs | → |
| Concho Rv At Paint Rock | 14 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Stacy | 7 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger | 0 cfs | → |
| Hords Ck Nr Coleman | · | → |
| Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.
Track Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Where does the data for Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 1 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 Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.