Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 4 Dam dam
Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
The Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in San Saba, Texas, was completed in 1958 by the USDA NRCS to primarily serve as a flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Richland Springs Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 2500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 2319 acre-feet and a drainage area of 5.8 square miles. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 250 feet and four uncontrolled outlet gates.
Despite being last inspected in 1980, this dam is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in the area. With a moderate risk rating of 3, the condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, and there is no available information on emergency action plans or risk management measures. The dam's hazard potential is not specified, but it continues to serve its purpose in mitigating flood risks in the region, under the ownership of the local government in Hall, Texas.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 4 Dam an interesting case study in flood risk reduction infrastructure. Its design by the USDA NRCS, regulatory oversight by the TCEQ, and strategic location along the TR-Richland Springs Creek demonstrate a commitment to managing water resources in Texas. As efforts to address climate change intensify, understanding the role of structures like these dams in safeguarding communities from flooding becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 4 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Ck At Brady | 1 cfs | → |
| San Saba Rv At San Saba | 108 cfs | → |
| San Saba Rv Nr Brady | 3 cfs | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin | 2 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr San Saba | 129 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Stacy | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 4 Dam.
Track Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 4 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
Where does the data for Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 4 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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