Madden Arroyo Ws Scs Site 1 Dam dam
Madden Arroyo Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Located in the Hudspeth County of Texas, the Madden Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 Dam stands as a testament to flood risk reduction and irrigation efforts in the region. Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam with a structural height of 50 feet serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding along the Madden Arroyo stream. With a storage capacity of 3032 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment, the Madden Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 Dam poses a high risk potential, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The dam, with its single slide gate outlet, has not undergone any modifications in recent years and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. While there are no associated structures with the dam, its importance in flood risk reduction cannot be understated, especially in a state like Texas prone to severe weather events.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor the Madden Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 Dam, its role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding and supporting irrigation activities remains crucial. With a history dating back to the early 1960s, the dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to manage water resources effectively while balancing the need for flood control and agricultural support. As the region faces potential climate challenges, the Madden Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 Dam stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in safeguarding the community against the forces of nature.
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.
Make a day of it
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About Madden Arroyo Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Where does the data for Madden Arroyo 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.
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