Aquilla Hackberry Ck Ws Scs Site 9 Dam dam
Aquilla Hackberry Ck Ws Scs Site 9 Dam
Aquilla Hackberry Creek Watershed SCS Site 9 Dam, located in Waco, Texas, was completed in 1979 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and spans 1300 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 488 acre-feet. The dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from flooding and serves additional purposes such as fire protection and creating a small fish pond.
Managed by the TCEQ and falling under state jurisdiction, the Aquilla Hackberry Creek Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement. Despite its high risk assessment level, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and risk management measures. With no spillway and one outlet gate, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect a commitment to sustainable water resource management in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Aquilla Hackberry Creek Dam presents a fascinating case study in flood risk reduction and ecosystem management. As a vital piece of infrastructure in the Fort Worth District, this dam showcases the importance of collaborative efforts between local government agencies and federal organizations like the USDA NRCS. By understanding the design, purpose, and operational aspects of this dam, enthusiasts can gain valuable insights into the intersection of water resource management, environmental protection, and community resilience 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 Aquilla Hackberry Ck Ws Scs Site 9 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nolan Rv At Blum | 47 cfs | → |
| Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla | 0 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Aquilla | 81 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens | 309 cfs | → |
| White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene | 498 cfs | → |
| Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone | 434 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Aquilla Hackberry Ck Ws Scs Site 9 Dam.
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About Aquilla Hackberry Ck Ws Scs Site 9 Dam
Where does the data for Aquilla Hackberry Ck Ws Scs Site 9 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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