Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 28 Dam dam
Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 28 Dam
The Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 28 Dam is a vital structure located in Caldwell, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Tenney Creek. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans a length of 3700 feet, with a storage capacity of 5447 acre-feet. With a fair condition assessment as of August 2015, the dam serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events, with a maximum discharge capability of 12308 cubic feet per second.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the TCEQ, the Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 28 Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and multiple outlet gates for water flow control. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and overall functionality. Although the hazard potential is not available, the dam's presence plays a crucial role in managing water resources and climate-related challenges in the region, demonstrating the importance of proper infrastructure for flood mitigation and water management efforts.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not specified, highlighting the need for continued vigilance and preparedness. As a key component in the local water infrastructure network, the Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 28 Dam underscores the importance of proactive risk assessment and maintenance practices in safeguarding communities from potential water-related disasters. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and resilience in the face of changing climatic 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 Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 28 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Plum Ck At Lockhart | 13 cfs | → |
| Plum Ck Nr Luling | 14 cfs | → |
| San Marcos Rv At Luling | 97 cfs | → |
| Sandy Fork Ck At Hwy 97 Nr Waelder | 0 cfs | → |
| San Marcos Rv Nr Martindale | 208 cfs | → |
| Peach Creek At Hwy 90 Nr Waelder | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 28 Dam.
Boat launches
- Stairtown Road 515, Luling
- U.S. 90, Luling
- Saint Joseph Street 839, Maxwell
- Plant Road, Kingsbury
- State Park Road 17065-17099, Kingsbury
- Riverside Drive 375, Bastrop
Campgrounds
- Lockhart State Park
- Palmetto State Park
- Group Camping
- Bastrop State Park
- Leisure Resort On The San Marco River
- South Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
Fishing spots
Track Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 28 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 28 Dam
Where does the data for Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 28 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 Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 28 Dam.