Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam dam
Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Hays, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the Plum Creek river. Built in 1966 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and spans a length of 2560 feet, with a storage capacity of 1706 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also offers recreational opportunities in the surrounding area.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Plum Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is regularly inspected and deemed to be in fair condition as of December 2016. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has a spillway width of 156 feet and maximum discharge capacity of 4365 cubic feet per second. It features slide and uncontrolled gates for water release, ensuring efficient flood control and water management in the region.
Although the hazard potential and emergency action plan details are not available, the Plum Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam continues to play a vital role in protecting the local community from floods and enhancing water resource management in the area. Its strategic location and design make it a significant asset for both flood control and recreational purposes, making it a key structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and monitor.
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 1 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 | 3 cfs | → |
| Onion Ck At Twin Creeks Rd Nr Manchaca | 2 cfs | → |
| Onion Ck Nr Driftwood | 0 cfs | → |
| San Marcos Rv At San Marcos | 84 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv At San Marcos | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Interstate 35 Frontage Road 2396, San Marcos
- Pecan Park Drive 442, San Marcos
- Festival Beach Road, Austin
- Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail, Austin
- South Pleasant Valley Road 1-79, Austin
- State Park Road 17065-17099, Kingsbury
Campgrounds
- Leisure Resort On The San Marco River
- Mckinney Falls State Park
- Lockhart State Park
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Camp Mabry Military
- North Park - Canyon Lake
Fishing spots
Track Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Where does the data for Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 1 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 1 Dam.