Hog Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam dam
Hog Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Hog Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Bosque County, Texas, is a key infrastructure designed for flood risk reduction and irrigation purposes. Built in 1979 by Woodward-Clyde, this earth dam stands at a height of 62 feet and spans a length of 5988 feet along Live Oak Creek. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam has a storage capacity of 5158 acre-feet, serving as a vital resource for water management in the region.
Despite its critical role in flood control, the dam lacks certain critical features such as a spillway, posing potential risks in case of extreme weather events. The dam is currently not rated for its condition, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. With a high risk assessment score of 2, there is a pressing need for risk management measures to be implemented to safeguard the surrounding community and environment from potential hazards associated with the dam.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the state of infrastructure like Hog Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam to ensure its continued functionality and safety. With the potential for high-risk situations, it is crucial for local government authorities and regulatory agencies like the TCEQ to prioritize regular inspections, maintenance, and risk management strategies to mitigate any potential threats posed by the dam. By staying informed and proactive, we can help protect our water resources and communities from the impacts of extreme weather events and ensure sustainable water management practices for the future.
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 Hog Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Bosque Rv At Valley Mills | 26 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv Nr Clifton | 23 cfs | → |
| Hog Ck Nr Crawford | 4 cfs | → |
| Middle Bosque Rv Nr Mcgregor | 25 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Aquilla | 81 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv At Gatesville | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hog Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam.
Track Hog Creek Ws Scs Site 2 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 Hog Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Where does the data for Hog Creek Ws Scs Site 2 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 Hog Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam.