Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 3 Dam dam
Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Running Water Draw WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Plainview, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS. Completed in 1979, this earth dam stands at a height of 55 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction and irrigation purposes along Running Water Draw. With a storage capacity of 18,499 acre-feet and a drainage area of 123.9 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam features a multi-arch core type and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 808 feet. It has a satisfactory condition assessment as of January 2018, and is inspected every 5 years to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 11,387 cubic feet per second, providing important flood protection for the surrounding area. With its moderate risk assessment level, the Running Water Draw WS SCS Site 3 Dam remains a key infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in Parmer County, Texas.
Managed by the TCEQ and located in the Fort Worth District, this dam exemplifies the collaboration between federal and state agencies in regulating, inspecting, and enforcing dam safety protocols. With its strategic positioning along Running Water Draw, this structure not only mitigates flood risks but also supports irrigation activities in the region. The Running Water Draw WS SCS Site 3 Dam stands as a critical infrastructure for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates, showcasing the importance of sustainable water management practices in Texas.
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 Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tierra Blanca Ck Abv Buffalo Lk Nr Umbarger | · | → |
| Running Water Draw At Plainview | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.
Track Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Where does the data for Running Water Draw 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
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