Wolff Gss dam
Wolff Gss
Wolff Gss, located in Lee County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1973 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose labeled as 'Other'. The dam, standing at a height of 24 feet and a length of 458 feet, has a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet and a normal storage of 103 acre-feet. It is situated on the TR-WEST YEGUA CREEK and is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the state, with permitting and inspection processes in place.
Despite being categorized as having a 'High' risk assessment level, with a hazard potential labeled as 'Not Available' and a condition assessment as 'Not Rated', Wolff Gss remains an essential structure for water resource management in the region. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. It is closely monitored by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, although the last inspection date and other critical information are currently not available. The dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Wolff Gss provides valuable insight into the infrastructure that supports water management in Texas. The dam's construction and design by the USDA NRCS highlight the collaborative efforts between private entities and government agencies to address water needs. Understanding the risk assessment, storage capacity, and regulatory oversight of Wolff Gss is crucial for maintaining the resilience of water systems in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.
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 Wolff Gss -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 11 cfs | → |
| E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 316 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Smithville | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Bastrop | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Davidson Ck Nr Lyons | 56 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Abv La Grange | 1,020 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wolff Gss.
Track Wolff Gss in the Snoflo app
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About Wolff Gss
Where does the data for Wolff Gss 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 Wolff Gss.