Weatherby And Womack Dam dam
Weatherby And Womack Dam
Weatherby and Womack Dam, located in Comanche, Texas, serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation, recreation, and water supply in the region. Built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 235 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition, presenting a potential hazard that raises concerns for the surrounding community.
The dam, situated on the TR-MARTINS CREEK, does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state. With a risk assessment rating of 2 (high risk), there is a pressing need for updated inspections and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of Weatherby and Womack Dam. As a private-owned structure, it is essential for the owner to prioritize maintenance and upkeep to prevent any potential disasters that could arise from its deteriorating condition.
With its primary purpose being irrigation, Weatherby and Womack Dam play a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the area. However, with its outdated inspection date of 1972, there is a clear need for regular assessments and potential improvements to mitigate any risks associated with the aging infrastructure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to advocate for the proper management and maintenance of dams like Weatherby and Womack to ensure the long-term sustainability of water sources and ecosystems 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 Weatherby And Womack Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 1 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 6 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 2 cfs | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut | 203 cfs | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Weatherby And Womack Dam.
Track Weatherby And Womack Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Weatherby And Womack Dam
Where does the data for Weatherby And Womack 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 Weatherby And Womack Dam.