Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam dam
Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam
Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Karnes, Texas, was completed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Bucker Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a length of 2300 feet, providing vital protection to the surrounding area. With a maximum storage capacity of 3418 acre-feet and a normal storage of 364 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and preventing potential flooding events in the region.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam has been inspected periodically to ensure its structural integrity. With fair condition assessment reported in 2014, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. The spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 304 feet and can accommodate a maximum discharge of 12375 cubic feet per second. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2017, highlighting the importance of preparedness in case of any unforeseen events.
Overall, Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area, protecting the community from potential water-related disasters. With its strategic location and effective design, the dam plays a key role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Texas. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance and functionality of structures like the Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is crucial for sustainable development and effective disaster mitigation strategies.
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 Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Escondido Ck At Kenedy | 2 cfs | → |
| Ecleto Ck Nr Runge | 8 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv At Sh 72 Nr Runge | 308 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Falls City | 514 cfs | → |
| Cibolo Ck Nr Falls City | 38 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Floresville | 201 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam.
Fishing spots
Track Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam
Where does the data for Escondido Creek Ws Scs Site 12 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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