Town Branch Ws Scs Site 1 Dam dam
Town Branch Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Town Branch WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Madisonville, Texas, is a vital structure managed by the local government to reduce flood risks in the area. Built in 1969 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and spans 2800 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 1800 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction and recreation, and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
With a drainage area of 1.1 square miles and a spillway width of 80 feet, Town Branch WS SCS Site 1 Dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 5974 cubic feet per second. The dam's structure, made of stone core and supported by rock and soil foundations, has been deemed satisfactory in condition assessments as of April 2021. While the hazard potential and risk assessment are labeled as "Not Available" and "Moderate (3)" respectively, the dam's operational integrity and compliance with state regulations ensure its continued effectiveness in managing water resources in the region.
Overall, Town Branch WS SCS Site 1 Dam stands as a crucial piece of infrastructure for flood control and water management in Madisonville, Texas. Its construction and ongoing maintenance highlight the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate challenges, making it a key site of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Town Branch Ws Scs Site 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville | 45 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan | 770 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville | 0 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Nr Easterly | 49 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Crockett | 12,100 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Main At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Town Branch Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Town Branch Ws Scs Site 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Town Branch Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Where does the data for Town Branch 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 Town Branch Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.