Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 2rev Dam dam
Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 2rev Dam
Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 2rev Dam is a crucial structure located in Brownwood, Texas, designed by USDA NRCS in 1978 for flood risk reduction along TR-ADAMS BRANCH. This earth dam stands at a height of 61 feet and stretches 1540 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 1025 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.6 square miles. With a spillway width of 103 feet and a maximum discharge of 10400 cubic feet per second, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and flood risk reduction.
Maintained by the local government with state regulation and inspection by TCEQ, the Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 2rev Dam has a satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2021. The dam features slide and uncontrolled outlet gates and has a moderate hazard potential. The risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level (3) with no specific risk management measures identified. The dam also lacks Emergency Action Plans meeting guidelines and inundation maps for potential risk scenarios. However, the structure continues to play a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the region under the oversight of state authorities.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 2rev Dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction infrastructure in Texas. With its strategic location and design features, this earth dam serves not only as a storage facility but also as a protective barrier against potential inundation events. As discussions around climate change and water resource management continue to evolve, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like these are essential for ensuring the safety and security of local communities. The data on this dam provides valuable insights into its design, operational features, and regulatory oversight, highlighting the intricate balance between human intervention and natural systems in safeguarding against water-related hazards.
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 Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 2rev Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman | · | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut | 203 cfs | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin | 2 cfs | → |
| Hords Ck Nr Coleman | · | → |
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Stacy | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 2rev Dam.
Fishing spots
Track Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 2rev Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 2rev Dam
Where does the data for Brownwood Laterals Ws Scs Site 2rev 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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