Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam Dam
Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam, located in Hays, Texas, is a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the Bunton Branch river. Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and spans a length of 2014 feet, with a storage capacity of 4083 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, though it also supports irrigation in the surrounding area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Plum Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam has undergone regular inspections, with its condition assessed as satisfactory as of April 2021. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has emergency preparedness measures in place, although no specific inundation maps or risk management measures are outlined. In the event of any emergencies, the slide and uncontrolled gates on the dam are available for water flow control.
Overall, Plum Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region, serving as a key infrastructure for flood protection and irrigation. Its strategic location, solid construction, and regulatory oversight ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and supporting water supply needs for the community of Uhland and beyond.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blanco Rv Nr Kyle | · | → |
| Blanco Rv At Halifax Rch Nr Kyle | 58 cfs | → |
| Onion Ck At Twin Creeks Rd Nr Manchaca | 103 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv At San Marcos | 192 cfs | → |
| San Marcos Rv At San Marcos | 105 cfs | → |
| Slaughter Ck At Fm 2304 Nr Austin | 29 cfs | → |
About Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam
Where does the data for Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 5 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 below 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.
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.