Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 10 Dam dam
Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 10 Dam
The Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 10 Dam, located in Rosser, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the Warsaw Creek. Completed in 1953, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 1600 feet, providing critical flood protection to the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 208 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 15,788 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating potential hazards during heavy rainfall events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 10 Dam also serves multiple purposes beyond flood control, including fire protection, recreational activities, and stock or small fish pond maintenance. Despite its fair condition assessment as of April 2021, the dam remains a key infrastructure asset in the region, with a moderate risk level of 3. Inspected every five years, the dam's operation and maintenance are crucial to ensuring its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the community and environment against potential water-related threats.
With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for water release, the Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 10 Dam exemplifies the importance of sound water resource management in safeguarding communities from flooding and other water-related risks. As climate change continues to impact water availability and intensify extreme weather events, structures like this dam play a vital role in protecting lives, property, and ecosystems in the region. As stakeholders continue to monitor and maintain the dam, its role in flood risk reduction and water resource management will remain essential for a sustainable and resilient future.
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 10 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 21 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall | 417 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Rosser | 3,400 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 61 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 2,950 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney | 51 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 10 Dam.
Boat launches
- Peninsula Court Heath
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- Great Trinity Forest Dallas
- Beach Road Ennis
- Beach Road, Ennis
- Old Park Road Ellis County
Campgrounds
- Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Purtis Creek State Park
- Dry Gulch
- Carlsbad
Fishing spots
Track Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 10 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 10 Dam
Where does the data for Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 10 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 Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 10 Dam.