Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam dam
Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam, located in Bell County, Texas, was completed in 1986 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Cyclone Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet, with a structural height of 39 feet and a length of 2067 feet. It has a storage capacity of 1105 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.79 square miles, making it an essential component of the local water resource management system.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Elm Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam has been deemed to have a fair condition assessment as of April 2017. With an uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates, the dam plays a crucial role in controlling water flow and mitigating flood risks in the area. Despite its moderate hazard potential, the dam's inspection frequency of every five years ensures that any necessary maintenance or repairs are promptly addressed, helping to maintain its functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan is currently under review, and measures are in place to meet guidelines and manage risks effectively. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, Elm Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam continues to be a key asset in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Bell County, 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 Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 11 cfs | → |
| Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington | · | → |
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,560 cfs | → |
| Big Elm Ck At Sh 77 Nr Cameron | 932 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Belton | 386 cfs | → |
| Little Rv At Cameron | 3,780 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam.
Boat launches
- Cedar Ridge Park, Temple
- Rogers Park Road 2256-2400, Belton
- Farm-To-Market Road 2305, Belton
- Westcliff Park, Belton
- Simmons Road 4600, Belton
- Leona Park Rd, Texas
Campgrounds
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Falls On The Brazos Park
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
- Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
- Owl Creek - Belton Lake
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
Fishing spots
Track Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam
Where does the data for Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 23 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 23 Dam.