Ash Grove Cement Plant Dam dam
Ash Grove Cement Plant Dam
The Ash Grove Cement Plant Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, was completed in 1965 and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The primary purpose of the dam is classified as "Other," with a design by C Darrow Hooper. This earth dam stands at a height of 52 feet and has a length of 710 feet, providing a storage capacity of 375 acre-feet.
The dam, situated on the Bedford Branch river/stream, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite being last inspected in 1982, the dam is rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, with a moderate hazard potential. With a risk assessment score of 3, the Ash Grove Cement Plant Dam is considered to have moderate risk, but further details on risk management measures and emergency action plans are not available at this time.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the Ash Grove Cement Plant Dam an intriguing structure to study, given its unique design and historical significance. The dam's location in Texas, along with its specifications and regulatory oversight by the TCEQ, add to its importance in the realm of water resource management. Further research and monitoring of this dam could provide valuable insights into its impact on the surrounding environment and potential risks associated with its operation.
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 Ash Grove Cement Plant Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield | 266 cfs | → |
| Mountain Ck Nr Venus | 2 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie | 20 cfs | → |
| Mountain Ck At Grand Prairie | 313 cfs | → |
| Village Ck At Everman | 365 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Grand Prairie | 514 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ash Grove Cement Plant Dam.
Track Ash Grove Cement Plant Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ash Grove Cement Plant Dam
Where does the data for Ash Grove Cement Plant 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.
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