Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam dam
Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam, located in Hays County, Texas, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at 37 feet in height and spans 2700 feet, with a storage capacity of 2250 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-BRUSHY CREEK, this dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation in the region.
With a spillway width of 224 feet and maximum discharge capacity of 5817 cubic feet per second, Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam boasts satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2021. The dam is regulated by the TCEQ and undergoes regular inspections, with a risk assessment rating it as moderate. While it primarily serves the purpose of irrigation, it also offers recreational opportunities for the local community. Overall, this dam serves as a key component in ensuring water resource sustainability and climate resilience in the area.
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam stands as a testament to responsible water management practices and the importance of maintaining critical infrastructure for the benefit of the community. With its design focused on efficiency and sustainability, this dam continues to play a crucial role in supporting agriculture and recreational activities in Hays County, Texas. As climate change poses challenges to water resources, structures like Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam are essential in mitigating risks and ensuring a secure water supply for future generations.
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 Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Ck At Twin Creeks Rd Nr Manchaca | 11 cfs | → |
| Slaughter Ck At Fm 2304 Nr Austin | 2 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv Nr Kyle | · | → |
| Williamson Ck At Jimmy Clay Rd | 28 cfs | → |
| Plum Ck At Lockhart | 13 cfs | → |
| Onion Ck At Us Hwy 183 | 24 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam.
Boat launches
- Interstate 35 Frontage Road 2396, San Marcos
- Farm To Market Road 973 2801-2899, Austin
- Festival Beach Road, Austin
- South Pleasant Valley Road 1-79, Austin
- Texas 130 Toll, Austin
- Pecan Park Drive 442, San Marcos
Campgrounds
- Mckinney Falls State Park
- Leisure Resort On The San Marco River
- Lockhart State Park
- Camp Mabry Military
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Arkansas Bend - Lake Travis
Fishing spots
Track Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Where does the data for Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 11 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 Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam.