Green Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam dam
Green Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam
Green Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam, located in Erath County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Black Spring Branch. Completed in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 2208 acre-feet, serving purposes such as flood risk reduction, irrigation, and recreation. Despite being last inspected in 1977, with a hazard potential and condition assessment labeled as "Not Available" and "Not Rated" respectively, this dam remains under state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
While lacking spillways and locks, Green Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam boasts a structural length of 1672 feet and an outlet gate of one. With a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", the dam's risk management measures, emergency action plan (EAP) status, and inundation maps preparation are currently unspecified. Owned by the local government and falling under the jurisdiction of the state, this dam represents a crucial component in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the condition and safety of such infrastructure is essential for sustainable development and disaster prevention in the area.
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 Green Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 8 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 6 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hamilton | 10 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 4 cfs | → |
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 4 cfs | → |
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Green Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam.
Boat launches
- R 6 Comanche County
- Comanche County
- Port Promontory Drive Comanche County
- Farm-To-Market Road 2861 Comanche County
Campgrounds
- Dublin City Park
- Weiser Community Park
- Hico City Park
- Stephenville City Park
- Sowell Creek - Proctor Lake
- Promontory - Proctor Lake
Fishing spots
Track Green Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Green Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam
Where does the data for Green Creek Ws Scs Site 13 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 Green Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam.