Nolan Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam dam
Nolan Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam
Located in Bell County, Texas, the Nolan Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to manage flood risk along the TR-SOUTH NOLAN CREEK. Completed in 1970, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 3150 feet, providing vital flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 1229 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 144 acre-feet, this dam plays a significant role in safeguarding the community from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Nolan Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 152 feet and outlet gates including a slide (sluice gate) and two uncontrolled gates. Despite being assessed as in fair condition as of December 2017, the dam presents a moderate risk level (3) and is equipped with emergency action plans to guide response in case of a catastrophic event.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will find the Nolan Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam an intriguing example of engineering ingenuity in flood risk mitigation. With its strategic location, design features, and critical role in protecting the community from potential inundation, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of proactive infrastructure development in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Nolan Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 102 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Belton | 954 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Belton | 386 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Salado | 124 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong | 730 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,560 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nolan Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam.
Track Nolan Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Nolan Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam
Where does the data for Nolan Creek Ws Scs Site 12 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
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