Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 2 Dam dam
Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Rusk, Texas, is a crucial infrastructure managed by the local government for flood risk reduction along the TR-ATTOYAC BAYOU. Built in 1972 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet with a length of 1800 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 1285 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 2.1 square miles, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond in addition to flood risk reduction.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 102 feet and outlet gates including a slide (sluice gate) and two uncontrolled gates. While the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) oversees the state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement of this structure, ensuring its compliance with safety standards. With Louie Gohmert representing the area in Congress, the Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 2 Dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 2 Dam an intriguing site with its significant impact on flood control and water storage in the region. The dam's construction and design by the USDA NRCS reflect a commitment to sustainable water management practices. As a key part of the local government's infrastructure, this earth dam demonstrates the importance of proactive risk management and regulatory oversight in safeguarding communities from potential water-related hazards. With its strategic location and operational features, this dam serves as a model for effective flood risk reduction measures in Texas, contributing to the resilience of the Attoyac Bayou watershed.
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 Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing | 132 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lanana At Nacogdoches | 9 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 7,250 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 496 cfs | → |
| Angelina Rv Nr Alto | 314 cfs | → |
| Attoyac Bayou Nr Chireno | 1,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 1510, Center
- County Road 1211, Center
- County Road 317a Panola County
- County Road 753, Nacogdoches
- Lake Nacogdoches West Park, Nacogdoches
- Tx 149 Easton
Campgrounds
- Rosie Jones Park - Lake Murvaul
- Tinkle Park - Lake Murvaul
- Shelter Camping Area
- Broken Bowl Camping Area
- Bee Tree Camping Loop
- Martin Creek Lake State Park
Fishing spots
Track Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Where does the data for Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 2 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 Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 2 Dam.