Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam dam
Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam, located in Milam County, Texas, is a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Donahoe Creek. Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and stretches over 1110 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1469 acre-feet. Despite its critical role in mitigating flood risks, the dam lacks a spillway and is currently rated as having a high risk level.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam's condition remains unrated, with no recent inspection data available. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam serves as a vital asset in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential inundation. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable water management in the region.
Although the dam's hazard potential is not available, its location in a high-risk area underscores the need for comprehensive risk management measures. With a limited emergency action plan and no designated emergency contacts, there is a pressing need for updated protocols and guidelines to ensure the safety and resilience of the dam and the community it serves. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed and involved in the maintenance and regulation of structures like the Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is essential for promoting water security and climate resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 10 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel Rv At Laneport | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,560 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Rockdale | 951 cfs | → |
| Willis Ck Nr Granger | 57 cfs | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 11 cfs | → |
| Big Elm Ck At Sh 77 Nr Cameron | 932 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam.
Boat launches
- Williamson County
- County Road 347 1520, Granger
- Simmons Road 4600, Belton
- Park Road, Salado
- Cherokee Drive, Harker Heights
- Union Grove Park Road, Salado
Campgrounds
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- Taylor - Granger Lake
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Berry Springs Park And Preserve
- Dana Peak - Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Fishing spots
Track Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Donahoe Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam
Where does the data for Donahoe Creek 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
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