Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam Dam
Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam
The Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam, located in Caldwell County, Texas, was designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1973 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the PECAN BRANCH river or stream. This earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and stretches 1980 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1527 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for water management.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam serves as a vital structure in mitigating flood risks in the area. With a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding communities and infrastructure from potential flooding events. Regular state inspections and enforcement ensure the dam's structural integrity and reliability in safeguarding the region from water-related hazards.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will appreciate the detailed information on the Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam, highlighting its key features, purpose, and risk management measures. As a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between government agencies and design professionals in enhancing the water management systems in Texas. The data provided sheds light on the dam's capacity, design characteristics, and regulatory oversight, underscoring its importance in ensuring the safety and well-being of the local community.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Plum Ck At Lockhart | 341 cfs | → |
| Plum Ck Nr Luling | 481 cfs | → |
| San Marcos Rv At Luling | 618 cfs | → |
| San Marcos Rv Nr Martindale | 273 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv At San Marcos | 20 cfs | → |
| San Marcos Rv At San Marcos | 110 cfs | → |
About Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam
Where does the data for Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 23 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 below 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.
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.