Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam dam
Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Bell County, Texas, serves as a critical structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-BIG ELM CREEK. Built in 1984 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and stretches 1290 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 715 acre-feet. Despite its important role in managing water flow and protecting communities from flooding, the dam currently lacks a spillway and is categorized with a high risk assessment.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Elm Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam's condition is currently unrated, efforts are being made to ensure its safety and functionality. With a primary focus on flood risk reduction, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the significance of Elm Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam in protecting the local community from flooding events. By understanding its design, purpose, and risk assessment, we can appreciate the vital role that this structure plays in water management and disaster prevention efforts in Texas. Moving forward, it will be essential to monitor and support initiatives aimed at ensuring the safety and effectiveness of this important flood control infrastructure.
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 Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr Belton | 377 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 88 cfs | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Belton | 954 cfs | → |
| Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Cedar Ridge Park, Temple
- Leona Park Rd, Texas
- Rogers Park Road 2256-2400, Belton
- White Flint Park Road 11298, Moody
- Moffat Road, Temple
- Farm-To-Market Road 2305, Belton
Campgrounds
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Owl Creek - Belton Lake
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
- Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
- Falls On The Brazos Park
- Dana Peak - Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Fishing spots
Track Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Where does the data for Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 3 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 Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.