Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 15 Dam dam
Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 15 Dam
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam, located in Caldwell, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the Plum Creek river. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 49 feet and has a storage capacity of 802 acre-feet. Despite being primarily used for flood risk reduction, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, and its hazard potential is listed as not available.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Plum Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential inundation. With a high risk assessment rating, it is essential for the dam to undergo regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in managing floodwaters. While the dam lacks a spillway, it is equipped with an outlet gate to control water flow, making it a critical piece of infrastructure in the region.
As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme events, the importance of structures like Plum Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam cannot be understated. With its strategic location and design, this dam serves as a key defense against flooding in the area, safeguarding communities and infrastructure from the potentially devastating effects of rising waters. It is imperative that proper measures are taken to maintain and monitor the dam to ensure its resilience in the face of future challenges.
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 15 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 At San Marcos | 1 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv Nr Kyle | · | → |
| 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 15 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
- Group Camping
- Camp Mabry Military
Fishing spots
Track Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 15 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 15 Dam
Where does the data for Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 15 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 15 Dam.