Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam dam
Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam, located in Karnes, Texas, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along Olmos Creek. Built in 1957 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 32.6 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 2394 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 301 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam has a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2014.
This dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region, with a drainage area of 3.95 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. The structure has undergone modifications in 1967 and 1984 to enhance its functionality. Despite its moderate hazard potential, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in January 2017. With its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
As a state-regulated structure under the oversight of TCEQ, this dam ensures the safety and security of residents in Kenedy by effectively mitigating flood risks and managing water flow along Olmos Creek. With a rich history dating back to the late 1950s, Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam remains a critical component of the region's water infrastructure. The collaboration between local government and federal agencies, along with regular inspections and maintenance, highlights the commitment to safeguarding the community and the environment from water-related hazards.
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 Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Escondido Ck At Kenedy | 2 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Falls City | 514 cfs | → |
| Cibolo Ck Nr Falls City | 38 cfs | → |
| Ecleto Ck Nr Runge | 8 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv At Sh 72 Nr Runge | 308 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Floresville | 201 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam.
Fishing spots
Track Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Where does the data for Escondido Creek 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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