Dam 17 dam
Dam 17
Dam 17, also known as 46f, is a federal-owned structure located in Copperas Cove, Texas, along the Coryell River. Managed by the US Army, this earth-type dam stands at 23 feet high and spans 850 feet in length, with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities. With a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres, Dam 17 serves as a key water resource for the surrounding area.
Although classified as having a low hazard potential, Dam 17 undergoes regular inspections with a frequency of every 4 years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 75 feet, and its condition assessment is currently marked as 'Not Available'. Despite moderate risk factors identified, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plans are not fully detailed, which may warrant further attention from relevant authorities to address any potential safety concerns and ensure the long-term sustainability of this vital water resource in 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 Dam 17 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke | 31 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner | 60 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv At Gatesville | 98 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong | 116 cfs | → |
| S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs | 7 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dam 17.
Boat launches
- Park Road, Harker Heights
- Cherokee Drive, Harker Heights
- Union Grove Park Road, Salado
- Park Road, Salado
- Denmans Lane, Belton
- Owl Creek Park Road 6800, Gatesville
Campgrounds
- West Fort Hood Rv Military
- Faunt Leroy City Park
- Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
- 26
- 25
- Union Grove - Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Fishing spots
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Track Dam 17 in the Snoflo app
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About Dam 17
Where does the data for Dam 17 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 Low 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 Dam 17.