Cummins Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam dam
Cummins Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Located in Lee, Texas, the Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam was completed in 1958 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam, standing at 25 feet tall and 4050 feet long, spans the Cummins Creek and has a storage capacity of 5627 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, irrigation, and recreation, making it a vital piece of infrastructure for the local community.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is in fair condition with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for water management. With a drainage area of 8.59 square miles and a maximum discharge of 2880 cfs, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events. Despite its age, the dam continues to be a key asset for water resource management in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts monitor the Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, its condition assessment and risk management measures will be crucial factors to consider. With a history of serving the community for flood risk reduction and other purposes, this dam remains a significant piece of infrastructure in Lee, Texas. As regulatory agencies continue to inspect and enforce safety measures, the Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam will play a vital role in water resource management and protection for years to come.
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 Cummins Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 11 cfs | → |
| E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 316 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Abv La Grange | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Smithville | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Yegua Ck Nr Somerville | 0 cfs | → |
| Davidson Ck Nr Lyons | 56 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cummins Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.
Track Cummins Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Cummins Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Where does the data for Cummins 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 Cummins Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.