Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam dam
Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam, located in Lockhart, Texas, is a vital structure owned by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS. Completed in 1975, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 41 feet and spans 2250 feet, with a storage capacity of 3642 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving the Elm Creek watershed with a drainage area of 5.05 square miles.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Plum Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam has a satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2021. The dam features uncontrolled and valve outlets, with a spillway width of 453 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 9786 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been updated with inundation maps or risk management measures, highlighting an area for potential improvement to enhance its overall resilience to climate challenges.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Plum Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management. With its strategic location and critical flood risk reduction role, this dam serves as a key component in the water management system of Hays County, Texas. As stakeholders continue to monitor and maintain this essential structure, consideration of updated risk assessment tools and emergency action plans could further bolster its resilience in the face of evolving climate 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 Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Plum Ck At Lockhart | 13 cfs | → |
| Onion Ck At Twin Creeks Rd Nr Manchaca | 11 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv Nr Kyle | · | → |
| Slaughter Ck At Fm 2304 Nr Austin | 2 cfs | → |
| Onion Ck At Us Hwy 183 | 24 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv At Halifax Rch Nr Kyle | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam.
Boat launches
- Interstate 35 Frontage Road 2396, San Marcos
- Pecan Park Drive 442, San Marcos
- Farm To Market Road 973 2801-2899, Austin
- Texas 130 Toll, Austin
- Festival Beach Road, Austin
- South Pleasant Valley Road 1-79, Austin
Campgrounds
- Lockhart State Park
- Mckinney Falls State Park
- Leisure Resort On The San Marco River
- Camp Mabry Military
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Bastrop State Park
Fishing spots
Track Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam
Where does the data for Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 16 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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