Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 Dam dam
Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
The Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam is a crucial structure located in Rosser, Kaufman County, Texas. Built in 1953 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation. With a height of 35 feet and a length of 1350 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 640 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16.7 acres. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
This dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the area, providing flood protection and recreational opportunities for local residents. The dam is designed with an uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates, allowing for the controlled release of water during heavy rainfall events. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a hazard potential that is currently not available. While the condition of the dam has not been rated, it is regularly inspected for any maintenance or repairs that may be needed to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
As a key structure in the Fort Worth District managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam represents a collaboration between local government agencies and federal entities to protect and manage water resources in the region. Its strategic location on the TR-Hillside Diversion Terrace stream highlights its importance in mitigating flood risks and providing essential water management support for the area. With a rich history dating back to the 1950s, this dam continues to serve as a critical infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
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 Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv Nr Rosser | 5,810 cfs | → |
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 36 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall | 988 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 7,260 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 0 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 61 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 Dam.
Track Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Where does the data for Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 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.
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