Lower Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 3 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: May 6, 2026

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The Lower Running Water Draw WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Plainview, Texas, was completed in 1982 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


Summary

Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and has a storage capacity of 14,312 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 390.2 square miles, the dam serves to protect the area from potential flooding events.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 400 feet and outlet gates including a slide and sluice gate. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with a moderate risk level. The last inspection in April 2021 revealed no imminent hazards, ensuring the safety and functionality of the structure. As an essential component of water resource management in the region, the Lower Running Water Draw WS SCS Site 3 Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community against flood-related risks and maintaining water security for local residents and ecosystems.

With a history of effective flood mitigation and ongoing regulatory oversight, the Lower Running Water Draw WS SCS Site 3 Dam exemplifies the collaboration between local and state agencies to ensure the safety and resilience of water infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, structures like this dam are essential for adapting to and mitigating the risks associated with extreme weather events. The dam's strategic design and operational efficiency demonstrate a commitment to sustainable water management practices that benefit both the environment and the community.

15-Day Long Term Forecast


Year Completed

1982

Dam Length

2500

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

RUNNING WATER DRAW

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

54

Hydraulic Height

37

Drainage Area

390.2

Nid Storage

14312

Structural Height

37

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

37
       
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5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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