Stp Main Cooling Reservoir Dam dam
Stp Main Cooling Reservoir Dam
The Stp Main Cooling Reservoir Dam, located in Matagorda, Texas, is a privately owned structure that serves as a crucial component of the water resource infrastructure in the area. Completed in 1981, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 46 feet and has a length of 65,505 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 250,000 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 202,700 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in water management and climate regulation in the region.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Stp Main Cooling Reservoir Dam is designed to withstand high discharge rates, with a controlled spillway width of 31 feet. The dam is equipped with two controlled outlet gates, ensuring efficient water flow and management. Despite being classified as having a very high risk potential, the dam has not been rated for its current condition, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to uphold its structural integrity and safety standards.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will appreciate the significance of the Stp Main Cooling Reservoir Dam in maintaining stable water levels, mitigating flood risks, and supporting sustainable water usage in the region. As a critical infrastructure asset, this dam exemplifies the importance of effective dam management practices and regulatory oversight in safeguarding water resources and adapting to changing 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 Stp Main Cooling Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rv Nr Wadsworth | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Tres Palacios Rv Nr Midfield | 178 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Bay City | 2,310 cfs | → |
| E Mustang Ck Nr Louise | 5 cfs | → |
| W Mustang Ck Nr Ganado | 18 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Wharton | 529 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stp Main Cooling Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market Road 521 Matagorda County
- Carl Park
- Farm Road 2853 South, Palacios
- South Bay Marina
- River Trail Matagorda County
- County Road 479 1152, Jackson County
Track Stp Main Cooling Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stp Main Cooling Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Stp Main Cooling Reservoir 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 Stp Main Cooling Reservoir Dam.