Cow Bayou Ws Scs Site 25 Dam dam
Cow Bayou Ws Scs Site 25 Dam
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 25 Dam, located in McLennan, Texas, was completed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam, standing at a height of 47 feet, has a capacity to store 321 acre-feet of water, serving a drainage area of 0.68 square miles along the TR-SOUTH COW BAYOU. The dam's spillway, with a width of 52 feet, is uncontrolled and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled gates for water release.
Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment in 2017, the dam poses a moderate risk with a hazard potential that is not available. The last inspection conducted in 2014 highlighted the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and overall safety. With a moderate risk level, it is crucial for the local government owner and regulating agency, TCEQ, to implement appropriate risk management measures and emergency action plans to mitigate potential hazards and protect downstream communities and ecosystems.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the significance of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure like the Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 25 Dam to safeguard against flooding and ensure the safety of surrounding areas. By staying informed about the dam's condition, inspection frequency, and risk assessment, stakeholders can actively contribute to the preservation of this vital flood risk reduction structure in Texas.
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 Cow Bayou Ws Scs Site 25 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Bosque Rv Nr Mcgregor | 418 cfs | → |
| Hog Ck Nr Crawford | 3 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv At Waco | 5,050 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Belton | 1,470 cfs | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 219 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cow Bayou Ws Scs Site 25 Dam.
Boat launches
- Koehne Park Drive, Waco
- Classic Drive 489-495, Waco
- Leona Park Rd, Texas
- White Flint Park Road 11298, Moody
- North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 908-998, Waco
- Waco Lake Hike &Amp;Amp; Bike Trail Waco
Campgrounds
- Owl Creek - Belton Lake
- Airport Park
- Falls On The Brazos Park
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
- Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
Fishing spots
Track Cow Bayou Ws Scs Site 25 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cow Bayou Ws Scs Site 25 Dam
Where does the data for Cow Bayou Ws Scs Site 25 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 Cow Bayou Ws Scs Site 25 Dam.