Upper Cibolo Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam dam
Upper Cibolo Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
The Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Boerne, Texas, is a key flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 76 feet and spans 2436 feet, providing crucial flood protection for the Frederick Creek watershed. With a maximum storage capacity of 4750 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 394 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region.
The dam also serves recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 51 acres for outdoor activities. With a spillway width of 504 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 56,812 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle high water flow during heavy rainfall events. The dam's satisfactory condition assessment as of 2018 ensures its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction, with regular inspections and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 highlighting its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Overall, the Upper Cibolo Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam stands as a critical infrastructure asset in Kendall County, Texas, providing flood protection, water storage, and recreational opportunities for the community. With its strategic location on Frederick Creek and its effective design and maintenance, the dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate adaptation measures in safeguarding communities against natural hazards and ensuring water security for future generations.
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 Upper Cibolo Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cibolo Ck Nr Boerne | 2 cfs | → |
| San Geronimo Ck Nr Helotes | 1 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Comfort | 42 cfs | → |
| Helotes Ck At Helotes | · | → |
| Salado Ck At Wilderness Rd At San Antonio | 0 cfs | → |
| Medina Rv At Bandera | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Cibolo Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Pop's Place. Medina Lake.
- Paradise Canyon. Medina River Access.
- Nichols Landing. Guadalupe River Access
- Rebecca Creek. Canyon Lake.
- Woodlawn Lake Trail San Antonio
- Wayne Smith Dam, Blanco
Campgrounds
- Kerrville - Schreiner City Park
- Butterfly Springs Camp Area
- Hermit's Shack Camp Area
- Wilderness Camp Area
- Lackland Afb Military
- Blanco State Park
Fishing spots
Track Upper Cibolo Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Cibolo Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Cibolo Creek Ws Scs Site 3 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 Upper Cibolo Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.