G Fowler Gss dam
G Fowler Gss
G Fowler Gss is a privately owned earth dam located in Fort Bend, Texas, with a primary purpose categorized as 'Other'. Built in 1974 by USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 33 feet and spans a length of 240 feet, with a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Brazos River, it falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite having a relatively low hazard potential and being in a 'Not Rated' condition assessment status, G Fowler Gss is considered to have a high risk level (2) based on the available data. It does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, including preparedness and compliance with guidelines, remains unknown. The risk management measures for this structure are unspecified, and there is no reported presence of locks or inundation maps associated with this dam.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the G Fowler Gss dam can appreciate its historical construction by USDA NRCS, its location on the TR-Brazos River, and its regulatory oversight by the TCEQ. With a focus on risk assessment and management, this dam presents an intriguing case study for understanding the complexities of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure in the face of potential hazards and emergencies. Further research and analysis could shed light on the specific vulnerabilities and resilience strategies associated with this essential water resource structure in Texas.
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 G Fowler Gss -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv At Richmond | 8,650 cfs | → |
| Dry Ck Nr Rosenberg | 92 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Bayou Nr Katy | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Big Ck Nr Needville | 147 cfs | → |
| Keegans Bayou At Roark Rd Nr Houston | 103 cfs | → |
| Brays Bayou At Alief | 78 cfs | → |
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About G Fowler Gss
Where does the data for G Fowler Gss 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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