Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 9 Dam dam
Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 9 Dam
Located in Rosser, Texas, the Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 9 Dam is a vital structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1953 for flood risk reduction along the Warsaw Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans 1600 feet, with a storage capacity of 1800 acre-feet. While primarily serving the purpose of flood risk reduction, it also facilitates fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and recreational activities for the local community.
Managed by the local government, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with two outlet gates and one valve, with a maximum discharge capacity of 11,397 cubic feet per second. Despite being assessed as in fair condition, the dam has a moderate risk level (3), prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
With its historical significance and critical role in water resource management, the Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 9 Dam serves as a key asset in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and upkeep of such infrastructure are essential for resilience and sustainable development 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 Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 9 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 8 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall | 171 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Rosser | 1,900 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 61 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 1 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 1,830 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 9 Dam.
Boat launches
- Peninsula Court Heath
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- Great Trinity Forest Dallas
- Chardonnay Drive Rowlett
- Beach Road Ennis
- Beach Road, Ennis
Campgrounds
- Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Purtis Creek State Park
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
Fishing spots
Track Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 9 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 9 Dam
Where does the data for Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 9 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 Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 9 Dam.