Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 22 Dam dam
Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 22 Dam
Located in McLennan County, Texas, the Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam is a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-WILLIAMS CREEK. Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 1960 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 1179 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 135 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.95 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 208 feet and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. The inspection frequency for this structure is every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in November 2015. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the risk assessment for this dam is moderate (3). With state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, the Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam ensures the safety and security of the local community and ecosystem.
As a key component of the Fort Worth District, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, in addition to flood risk reduction. With its strategic location and design, the Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam is an essential infrastructure that underscores the importance of water resource management and climate resilience 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 Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 22 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv At Waco | 167 cfs | → |
| Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone | 434 cfs | → |
| White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene | 498 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck | 0 cfs | → |
| Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla | 0 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck Nr Dawson | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 22 Dam.
Boat launches
- Pavelka Drive Hallsburg
- Pep Club Road 299, Hallsburg
- Sommerfeld Drive 1823, Waco
- North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 908-998, Waco
- North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Waco
- North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 3801, Waco
Campgrounds
- Airport Park
- Lake Mexia Rec Area
- Fort Parker State Park
- Liberty Hill - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 22 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 22 Dam
Where does the data for Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 22 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.
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