Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 2 Dam dam
Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
The Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 2 Dam is a crucial flood risk reduction structure located in Coleman, Texas along the Little Grape Creek. Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 52 feet and spans a length of 2082 feet, providing a storage capacity of 5297 acre-feet. Despite its impressive size and importance in managing flood risks, the dam currently lacks a spillway and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 2 Dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a drainage area of 14.87 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 166 acre-feet, the dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Although it poses a high risk due to its lack of a spillway, the dam remains an essential component in the overall flood risk reduction efforts in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like the Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 2 Dam is essential in comprehending the larger ecosystem of water management and flood risk reduction. With its historical significance, engineering design, and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between human infrastructure and natural forces, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in a changing climate.
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 Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rv Nr Stacy | 7 cfs | → |
| Concho Rv At Paint Rock | 14 cfs | → |
| Elm Ck At Ballinger | 14 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger | 0 cfs | → |
| Hords Ck Nr Coleman | · | → |
| Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 2 Dam.
Track Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Where does the data for Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 2 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 Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 2 Dam.