Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam dam
Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam, located in Bell County, Texas, was completed in 1976 and is owned by the local government. The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 39 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction on Flag Branch. With a storage capacity of 3,009 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.53 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the area.
This earth-type dam with a buttress core spans 2,248 feet and features uncontrolled spillways with a width of 256 feet. Despite being rated as 'Not Available' in terms of hazard potential and 'Not Rated' in condition assessment, the dam has been inspected periodically, with the last inspection conducted in February 2012. With a moderate risk rating of 3, the dam has not had an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) updated recently, but remains under state regulation and inspection by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Overall, the Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction in the region, showcasing the collaborative efforts of local government and USDA NRCS in managing water resources effectively. As climate change continues to impact water availability and extreme weather events, the importance of well-maintained and regulated dams like this one becomes increasingly evident in ensuring the safety and resilience of communities against potential flooding risks.
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 Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,560 cfs | → |
| San Gabriel Rv At Laneport | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Willis Ck Nr Granger | 57 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Salado | 124 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Belton | 954 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 102 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam.
Boat launches
- Williamson County
- County Road 347 1520, Granger
- Simmons Road 4600, Belton
- Park Road, Salado
- Union Grove Park Road, Salado
- Cherokee Drive, Harker Heights
Campgrounds
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- Taylor - Granger Lake
- Dana Peak - Stillhouse Hollow Lake
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- S1
Fishing spots
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About Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam
Where does the data for Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 6 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 Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam.