Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 13a Dam dam
Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 13a Dam
Located in Harkeyville, Texas, the Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 13a Dam is a key structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along Latham Creek. Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 75 feet and stretches 912 feet in length, providing vital flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 4,269 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 197 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 203 feet and outlet gates including a slide and two uncontrolled gates. Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment as of June 2018, the dam poses a moderate risk level, signaling the importance of ongoing risk management and maintenance efforts. With the TCEQ overseeing state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, the Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 13a Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in San Saba County, Texas.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the strategic placement and design of this dam, which not only aids in flood risk reduction but also contributes to the overall water management efforts in the region. As a vital piece of infrastructure with a long history of service, the Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 13a Dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive water resource planning and management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 13a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Saba Rv At San Saba | 108 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr San Saba | 129 cfs | → |
| Llano Rv At Llano | 221 cfs | → |
| San Saba Rv Nr Brady | 3 cfs | → |
| Brady Ck At Brady | 1 cfs | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 13a Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 190 Crossing. Colorado River Access
- Shaw Bend; Cr 124 Bridge. Colorado River Access
- Colorado Bend State Park
- Cr 102 Scotts Slab. Llano River Access.
- Hwy 45 Bridge. Colorado River Access
- Cedar Point. Lake Buchanan.
Campgrounds
- Joe Ragsdale Rv Park
- San Saba Golf Rv Park
- Colorado Bend State Park
- Badu Park
- Cedar Point Rec Area
- Lometa Regional Park
Track Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 13a Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 13a Dam
Where does the data for Lower San Saba River Ws Scs Site 13a 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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