Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 8 Dam dam
Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 8 Dam, located in Shelby, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1974 for flood risk reduction along Lye Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 1333 feet in length, with a capacity of 1740 acre-feet for storage and a drainage area of 3.1 square miles. Despite its age, the dam is in good condition, with a hazard potential that is not currently available, making it a reliable asset for managing water resources in the area.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 8 Dam serves multiple purposes beyond flood risk reduction, including fire protection and support for stock and small fish ponds. With a single slide gate for outlet control, the dam has not experienced significant modifications over the years and has not been rated for its condition. However, its high risk assessment indicates the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related hazards.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 8 Dam will appreciate its strategic location and design features, such as its buttress core type and lack of spillways. The dam's association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices in the region. Overall, this dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies in safeguarding water resources and mitigating flood risks for the benefit of the community and the environment.
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 Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 8 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing | 16 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lanana At Nacogdoches | 9 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 7,250 cfs | → |
| Attoyac Bayou Nr Chireno | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 8 Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 1510, Center
- County Road 1211, Center
- County Road 317a Panola County
- County Road 753, Nacogdoches
- Lake Nacogdoches West Park, Nacogdoches
Campgrounds
- Rosie Jones Park - Lake Murvaul
- Tinkle Park - Lake Murvaul
- Shelter Camping Area
- Broken Bowl Camping Area
- Bee Tree Camping Loop
- Martin Creek Lake State Park
Fishing spots
Track Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 8 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Where does the data for Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 8 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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