Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam dam
Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Hill, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1972 for flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 2100 feet, with a storage capacity of 1604 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose, the dam also serves for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond management, highlighting its multi-functional importance in the area.
With a drainage area of 1.52 square miles, Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region. The dam, regulated by TCEQ, features a buttress core type and has not been rated for condition assessment yet. Despite the lack of a spillway, the dam's emergency action plan status is not available, indicating a need for further risk assessment and management measures to ensure public safety and efficient operation in times of need.
As part of the Fort Worth District, this dam is a key asset in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security in the Tehuacana Creek watershed. Its strategic location and design underscore its importance in safeguarding the local community and environment from potential hazards. While further assessments and emergency preparedness efforts may be needed, Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience 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 Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone | 434 cfs | → |
| White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene | 498 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens | 309 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck Nr Dawson | 0 cfs | → |
| Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla | 0 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv At Waco | 167 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Navarro County
- Northwest 3360 Road, Frost
- Farm To Market Road 1947 Spur, Hillsboro
- Pavelka Drive Hallsburg
- Pep Club Road 299, Hallsburg
- Old School Public Boat Ramp - Aquila Lake
Campgrounds
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Liberty Hill - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Lake Mexia Rec Area
- Airport Park
Fishing spots
Track Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Where does the data for Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 1 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 Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.