Wilbur Carr Brown Dam dam
Wilbur Carr Brown Dam
Wilbur Carr Brown Dam, also known as Encino Dam, is a private-owned structure located in San Angelo, Texas, along the TR-NORTH CONCHO RIVER. Built in 1969 by USDA NRCS, this earthen dam stands at 20 feet in height and spans a length of 1040 feet. With a primary purpose of recreation, it also serves as a water supply source for the area.
The dam has a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 42 acre-feet. While it does not have a spillway, it features one outlet gate for water release. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam poses a high risk due to its condition assessment not being rated. The surrounding area is at risk of potential hazards, prompting the need for proper risk management measures to be implemented.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Wilbur Carr Brown Dam an intriguing structure, given its dual purposes of recreation and water supply. Its design by the USDA NRCS and location in the scenic Tom Green County, Texas, make it an important component of the local water management system. However, the high risk associated with the dam underscores the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the stability of the structure.
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 Wilbur Carr Brown Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Concho Rv Nr Carlsbad | · | → |
| North Concho Rv Nr Grape Creek | · | → |
| Middle Concho Rv Abv Tankersley | · | → |
| Spring Ck Abv Tankersley | 1,220 cfs | → |
| Spring Ck Abv Twin Buttes Res Nr San Angelo | · | → |
| Red Arroyo At S. Chadbourne St. Nr San Angelo | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilbur Carr Brown Dam.
Track Wilbur Carr Brown Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wilbur Carr Brown Dam
Where does the data for Wilbur Carr Brown 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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