Jasper Wtp Pre-Sedimentation Basin dam
Jasper Wtp Pre-Sedimentation Basin
The Jasper Wtp Pre-Sedimentation Basin in Wichita, Texas, serves as a crucial water resource infrastructure designed to address the state's water treatment needs. Completed in 2008, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 9 feet and spans a length of 1400 feet, providing a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Operated by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this facility plays a vital role in ensuring water quality and availability for the surrounding community.
With a primary purpose classified as 'Other,' the basin functions to support water treatment processes and manage sedimentation before further purification steps. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the facility boasts a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a proactive approach to risk management. Regular inspections, conducted every five years, highlight the commitment to maintaining the structural integrity and operational efficiency of the pre-sedimentation basin.
Located within the Fort Worth District and overseen by local authorities, the Jasper Wtp Pre-Sedimentation Basin stands as a testament to Texas's dedication to water resource management and climate resilience. With a focus on enhancing water quality and ensuring sustainable water supply, this facility exemplifies the state's commitment to meeting the challenges of a changing climate while safeguarding the essential resource of clean water for generations to come.
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 Jasper Wtp Pre-Sedimentation Basin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Holliday Ck At Wichita Falls | 9 cfs | → |
| Wichita Rv At Wichita Falls | 46 cfs | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta | · | → |
| Red Rv Nr Burkburnett | 79 cfs | → |
| Wichita Rv Nr Charlie | 1,850 cfs | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Nr Archer City | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jasper Wtp Pre-Sedimentation Basin.
Track Jasper Wtp Pre-Sedimentation Basin in the Snoflo app
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About Jasper Wtp Pre-Sedimentation Basin
Where does the data for Jasper Wtp Pre-Sedimentation Basin 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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