Elm Creek Ws Nrcs Site 34 Dam dam
Elm Creek Ws Nrcs Site 34 Dam
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 34 Dam, located in Milam County, Texas, is a vital earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 2009 for the purpose of water resource management. This impressive structure stands at a height of 48 feet and spans a length of 3072 feet, with a storage capacity of 6674 acre-feet. The dam serves as a crucial component in the management of Ipan Creek's drainage area of 12.68 square miles, providing essential flood control and water storage capabilities.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 34 Dam is equipped with a spillway width of 302 feet and outlet gates for controlled water release. With a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam plays a key role in mitigating potential hazards and ensuring the safety of downstream areas. Despite its remote location in Buckholts, Texas, the dam's impact on the surrounding environment and water resources is significant, making it an essential asset for both the local community and the broader ecosystem.
Overall, Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 34 Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and infrastructure development in Texas. With its sturdy design, regulated operation, and strategic placement along Ipan Creek, this dam serves as a critical piece of the region's water management infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam represents a prime example of engineering excellence and environmental stewardship in action.
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 Nrcs Site 34 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Elm Ck At Sh 77 Nr Cameron | 932 cfs | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 11 cfs | → |
| Little Rv At Cameron | 3,780 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Rockdale | 951 cfs | → |
| Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington | · | → |
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,560 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elm Creek Ws Nrcs Site 34 Dam.
Boat launches
- Williamson County
- County Road 347 1520, Granger
- Simmons Road 4600, Belton
- Cedar Ridge Park, Temple
- Farm-To-Market Road 2305, Belton
- Rogers Park Road 2256-2400, Belton
Campgrounds
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- Taylor - Granger Lake
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- Falls On The Brazos Park
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
Fishing spots
Track Elm Creek Ws Nrcs Site 34 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elm Creek Ws Nrcs Site 34 Dam
Where does the data for Elm Creek Ws Nrcs Site 34 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 Nrcs Site 34 Dam.