North Trinity Laterals Ws Scs Site 5 Dam dam
North Trinity Laterals Ws Scs Site 5 Dam
The North Trinity Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam, located in Trinidad, Texas, was completed in 1969 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Owned by a local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 585 feet. With a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
The dam, situated on the TR-PARSONS SLOUGH river/stream, is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as having a high risk potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. With no spillway and a single outlet gate, the North Trinity Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam serves as a vital asset in mitigating flood risks in the region while also showcasing the collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies in managing water resources effectively.
This dam not only provides flood risk reduction benefits but also highlights the importance of proper dam maintenance and management in water resource conservation and climate resilience efforts. As enthusiasts in the field of water resources and climate, the North Trinity Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam serves as a case study for understanding the complexities of dam infrastructure, regulatory oversight, and risk management in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events and rising water levels.
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 North Trinity Laterals Ws Scs Site 5 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall | 225 cfs | → |
| Prairie Ck At Us Hwy 175 | 1 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 61 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney | 33 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Bl Dallas | 3,030 cfs | → |
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Trinity Laterals Ws Scs Site 5 Dam.
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About North Trinity Laterals Ws Scs Site 5 Dam
Where does the data for North Trinity Laterals Ws Scs Site 5 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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