Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 21 Dam dam
Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 21 Dam
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 21 Dam, located in Comanche, Texas, is a key structure owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 45 feet high and spans 2000 feet along the Salt Branch river. With a normal storage capacity of 124 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.94 square miles, the dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction but also offers recreational opportunities.
Despite its age, the Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 21 Dam has a high risk assessment due to its hazard potential not being available and its condition not being rated. However, the dam has not been modified over the years and lacks a spillway, which could pose potential risks in the event of heavy rainfall. With only one outlet gate and no locks, the dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are not available, raising concerns for its long-term safety and effectiveness in managing flood risks in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 21 Dam presents an intriguing case study of a local government-owned structure designed for flood risk reduction on the Salt Branch river. With its historical significance dating back to 1965 and its current high risk assessment, the dam serves as a focal point for discussions on infrastructure resilience, emergency preparedness, and risk management in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing extreme weather events. As the dam continues to play a critical role in protecting the surrounding community from floods, further evaluation and improvement of its safety and operational protocols may be necessary to ensure its long-term sustainability and effectiveness 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 Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 21 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 30 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 304 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hamilton | 98 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 4 cfs | → |
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 22 cfs | → |
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 21 Dam.
Boat launches
- R 6 Comanche County
- Comanche County
- Port Promontory Drive Comanche County
- Farm-To-Market Road 2861 Comanche County
Campgrounds
- Dublin City Park
- Weiser Community Park
- Sowell Creek - Proctor Lake
- Promontory - Proctor Lake
- Copperas Creek - Proctor Lake
- Hico City Park
Fishing spots
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About Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 21 Dam
Where does the data for Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 21 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 Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 21 Dam.