Cow Bayou Ws Scs Gss 8 dam
Cow Bayou Ws Scs Gss 8
Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8, located in Falls County, Texas, is a vital water resource infrastructure designed by USDA NRCS in 1965 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Cow Bayou. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 23 feet, with a structural height of 28 feet and a length of 740 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet.
Despite its importance in flood risk management, Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8 lacks a spillway and is not state-regulated. The dam's hazard potential is labeled as "Not Available," and its condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated." The risk assessment for this structure is considered high, indicating the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures in the future to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam.
With no associated structures and limited information on its current status and management practices, Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8 presents a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to delve deeper into the infrastructure's history, functionality, and potential risks. As part of the Fort Worth District, this dam serves as a critical component in the region's flood risk reduction efforts, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for the long-term sustainability of water resources in the area.
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 Cow Bayou Ws Scs Gss 8 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv At Waco | 167 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Highbank | 990 cfs | → |
| Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington | · | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 11 cfs | → |
| Middle Bosque Rv Nr Mcgregor | 45 cfs | → |
| Hog Ck Nr Crawford | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cow Bayou Ws Scs Gss 8.
Boat launches
- Koehne Park Drive, Waco
- North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 908-998, Waco
- Sommerfeld Drive 1823, Waco
- North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Waco
- Pep Club Road 299, Hallsburg
- Classic Drive 489-495, Waco
Campgrounds
- Falls On The Brazos Park
- Airport Park
- Owl Creek - Belton Lake
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
- Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
Fishing spots
Track Cow Bayou Ws Scs Gss 8 in the Snoflo app
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About Cow Bayou Ws Scs Gss 8
Where does the data for Cow Bayou Ws Scs Gss 8 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
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