San Diego-Rosita Cks Ws Scs Site 8 Dam dam
San Diego-Rosita Cks Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
The San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 8 Dam, located in Duval County, Texas, was completed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along Tarancahuas Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height and structural height matching that measurement. With a length of 3938 feet and a storage capacity of 3939 acre-feet, the dam is designed to manage a maximum discharge of 13400 cubic feet per second.
The dam's spillway, measuring 406 feet in width, is uncontrolled, and it is equipped with slide gates and sluice gates for outlet control. The condition assessment of the dam as of April 2021 is rated as fair, with a moderate risk level of 3. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes inspections every 5 years. The site is situated in a picturesque area, covering a surface area of 45 acres and draining a total area of 31.8 square miles, making it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in flood control infrastructure in 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 San Diego-Rosita Cks Ws Scs Site 8 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Fernando Ck At Alice | 39 cfs | → |
| Lagarto Ck Nr George West | · | → |
| San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer | 33 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv Nr Tilden | 111 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv Nr Mathis | 28 cfs | → |
| Tranquitas Ck At Kingsville | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near San Diego-Rosita Cks Ws Scs Site 8 Dam.
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About San Diego-Rosita Cks Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Where does the data for San Diego-Rosita Cks Ws Scs Site 8 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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