Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 15 Dam dam
Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 15 Dam
Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 15 Dam, located in Shelby, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along Pounds Creek. Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 1887 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 2566 acre-feet. Despite being regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and inspected regularly, its hazard potential and condition assessment remain unspecified, hinting at potential vulnerabilities that may need addressing.
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam also caters to fire protection, stock, and small fish pond needs for the local community. Its single slide gate outlet provides control over water release, ensuring efficient management of the 4.44 square mile drainage area it serves. While it lacks a spillway, the dam's strategic location and design play a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding area from inundation during periods of high discharge. The risk assessment categorizes it as high, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its protective capabilities.
Representing a partnership between local government and federal agencies, Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 15 Dam illustrates the collaborative efforts put forth in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks. As part of the Fort Worth District under the USDA NRCS, this dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence and environmental stewardship. Despite its age, the dam's significance in safeguarding the community and environment underscores the critical role it plays in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
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 15 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Attoyac Bayou Nr Chireno | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lanana At Nacogdoches | 9 cfs | → |
| Ayish Bayou Nr San Augustine | 100 cfs | → |
| Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley | · | → |
| E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing | 92 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 7,250 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 15 Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 1211, Center
- County Road 1510, Center
- Etole Park Road, Etoile
- Kurth Lake Road, Lufkin
- County Road 753, Nacogdoches
Campgrounds
- Mission Dolores City Rv Park
- Tinkle Park - Lake Murvaul
- Boles Field: (409) 625-1940
- Boles Field Campground
- Rosie Jones Park - Lake Murvaul
- Boles Field
Fishing spots
- Lake Murvaul
- Lake Nacogdoches
- Sam Rayburn Lake
- Martin Creek Lake
- Lake Striker
- Bouton Lake: (936) 897-1068
Paddle runs
Track Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 15 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 15 Dam
Where does the data for Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 15 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 Attoyac Bayou Ws Scs Site 15 Dam.