Turkey Creek Ws Scs Site 1b Dam dam
Turkey Creek Ws Scs Site 1b Dam
Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam, located in Cross Plains, Texas, is a key structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Turkey Creek. Constructed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a length of 2,144 feet, providing storage capacity of 1,557 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 412 feet and outlet gates consisting of a slide (sluice gate) and two uncontrolled gates. With a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, the dam's hazard potential is not available, but its risk assessment is moderate. The structure has been inspected periodically, with the last inspection conducted in August 2012. Despite its age, the Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam continues to play a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam serves as a significant example of sustainable infrastructure designed to protect communities from potential flooding events. Its strategic location along Turkey Creek in Callahan County, Texas, highlights the importance of effective dam management in safeguarding the surrounding area. As climate change intensifies, structures like this dam become increasingly vital in maintaining water security and resilience against extreme weather conditions.
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 Turkey Creek Ws Scs Site 1b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut | 203 cfs | → |
| Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman | · | → |
| Deep Ck At Moran | · | → |
| Hords Ck Nr Coleman | · | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge | 0 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck At Ih 20 | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Turkey Creek Ws Scs Site 1b Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Turkey Creek Ws Scs Site 1b Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Turkey Creek Ws Scs Site 1b Dam
Where does the data for Turkey Creek Ws Scs Site 1b 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
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