Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam dam
Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam, located in Caldwell, Texas, was completed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure along the TR-PLUM CREEK. This earth-type dam stands at a height of 49 feet and spans a length of 1660 feet, with a storage capacity of 1137 acre-feet. Operated by the local government, this dam is regulated by the TCEQ and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and functionality.
Despite being classified as having a high risk potential, the condition of Plum Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam is currently not rated. It lacks a spillway and features one outlet gate. With a drainage area of 2.07 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by the engineering and design details of this dam, as well as the ongoing efforts to manage its risk and ensure public safety in the face of potential emergencies.
As part of the overall water management strategy in Caldwell, Texas, Plum Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government, federal agencies, and regulatory bodies. Its presence on TR-PLUM CREEK not only helps to control water flow and reduce flood risks but also highlights the importance of sustainable infrastructure development in the face of changing climate patterns. This dam serves as a critical piece of the region's water resource management system, showcasing the intersection of engineering, environmental stewardship, and community resilience in the context of water infrastructure.
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 Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Plum Ck At Lockhart | 12 cfs | → |
| San Marcos Rv Nr Martindale | 157 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv Nr Kyle | · | → |
| Blanco Rv At San Marcos | 1 cfs | → |
| San Marcos Rv At San Marcos | 84 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv At Halifax Rch Nr Kyle | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam.
Boat launches
- Interstate 35 Frontage Road 2396, San Marcos
- Pecan Park Drive 442, San Marcos
- State Park Road 17065-17099, Kingsbury
- Saint Joseph Street 839, Maxwell
- Plant Road, Kingsbury
- Stairtown Road 515, Luling
Campgrounds
- Lockhart State Park
- Leisure Resort On The San Marco River
- Mckinney Falls State Park
- Palmetto State Park
- Camp Huaco Springs
- Camp Mabry Military
Fishing spots
Track Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Where does the data for Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 8 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 Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam.