East Laterals Trinity Ws Scs Site 3 Dam dam
East Laterals Trinity Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
East Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Henderson, Texas, serves as a critical flood risk reduction structure along the TR-PRAIRIE CREEK waterway. Built in 1955 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and stretches for 1220 feet, with a storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, although it is state-regulated and maintained by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with no spillway in place. It is equipped with a single slide (sluice gate) outlet gate for water release control. The risk assessment for the dam is categorized as high, indicating the potential for significant hazards if not properly managed. While the dam has not undergone recent inspection or evaluation for emergency preparedness, its location in a high-risk area underscores the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
In the realm of water resource and climate management, the East Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 3 Dam stands as a significant structure in Texas, playing a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. With its historical significance and vital function, the dam's ongoing regulatory oversight and maintenance by TCEQ are essential for safeguarding the surrounding communities and natural habitats. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates continue to monitor and address the challenges of water resource management, structures like this dam serve as tangible reminders of the importance of sustainable infrastructure and proactive risk management 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 East Laterals Trinity Ws Scs Site 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman | 0 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 992 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 1 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck Nr Rice | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Laterals Trinity Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Jupiter Road, Star Harbor
- County Road 2830 15500, Henderson County
- Navarro County
- Park Road Henderson County
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
Campgrounds
Track East Laterals Trinity Ws Scs Site 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About East Laterals Trinity Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Where does the data for East Laterals Trinity Ws Scs Site 3 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 East Laterals Trinity Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.