Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 Dam dam
Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
The Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam, located in Brownwood, Texas, was designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1968 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Berry Branch river. This earth dam stands at 29 feet high with a length of 1690 feet, providing a storage capacity of 404 acre-feet. The dam's structure includes a buttress core supported by a soil foundation, with an uncontrolled spillway that is 53 feet wide.
The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition. The emergency action plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in 2015, and the risk assessment categorizes the hazard potential as moderate. With its strategic location and design features, the Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and reducing flood risks in the area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the importance of the Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam in safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events. Its design, construction, and regulatory oversight highlight the collaboration between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS in ensuring the dam's integrity and functionality. As climate change continues to impact water systems, the maintenance and management of structures like the Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam are essential for sustainable water resource management and flood risk reduction efforts in the region.
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 Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut | 203 cfs | → |
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
| Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman | · | → |
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 1 cfs | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin | 2 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 Dam.
Track Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Where does the data for Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 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 Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 11 Dam.