East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam dam
East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam in Palo Pinto, Texas, stands as a testament to flood risk reduction and irrigation efforts dating back to its completion in 1966 by USDA NRCS designers. This earth dam, with a structural height of 32 feet and a length of 4000 feet, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. With a normal storage capacity of 199 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1133 acre-feet, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the surrounding community.
The dam, located on Moore Creek and under the regulatory oversight of TCEQ, boasts a spillway width of 253 feet and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite being assessed as in fair condition, with a hazard potential that is not available, the dam's risk assessment is categorized as moderate (3). As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and operation of structures like East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam will be essential in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water systems in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of dam infrastructure like East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam is crucial in grasping the intersection of human intervention and natural resources. With a history dating back over five decades, this dam stands as a symbol of human ingenuity in managing water for both flood risk reduction and irrigation purposes. As we look to the future, maintaining and updating these structures will be key in adapting to the changing climate and ensuring the resilience of our water systems.
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 East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 140 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 106 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 126 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 287 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
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About East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Where does the data for East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 8 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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