Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 6 Dam dam
Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 6 Dam
The Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 6 Dam, located in Stephenville, Texas, was completed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Dry Branch river. This earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and stretches 3550 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 3590 acre-feet and a normal storage of 172 acre-feet. The dam has a spillway width of 253 feet and can discharge a maximum of 13213 cubic feet per second in case of heavy rainfall events.
The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state inspections and enforcement to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. The condition of the dam was assessed as "fair" in April 2021, with a moderate risk level assigned. The last inspection was conducted in September 2012, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam is equipped with slide and uncontrolled gates for outlet control, and has a hazard potential classification of "Not Available".
Overall, the Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 6 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and ensuring the safety of residents and infrastructure along the Dry Branch river. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the detailed information provided on the dam's design, construction, storage capacity, and regulatory oversight, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in flood-prone regions like Erath County, Texas.
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 Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 6 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 4 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 8 cfs | → |
| Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose | 6 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 6 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 Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 6 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Stephenville City Park
- Weiser Community Park
- Dublin City Park
- De Leon Community Park
- Hico City Park
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
Fishing spots
Track Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 6 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 6 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 6 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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