Hamilton Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam dam
Hamilton Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Hamilton Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Burnet, Texas, is a vital infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along Hamilton Creek. Completed in 1986, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and stretches over 1790 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1240 acre-feet. The dam serves its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively, with a normal storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 8690 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Hamilton Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment in June 2014 deeming its condition as satisfactory. The dam's spillway, an uncontrolled type, features a width of 153 feet to manage excess water flow during heavy rainfall events. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam's risk management measures ensure the safety and functionality of this essential water resource infrastructure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic design and operational efficiency of the Hamilton Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding the surrounding area. This dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management, showcasing the collaboration between federal and state agencies to ensure the safety and resilience of communities in the face of changing environmental conditions. Its role in protecting against flooding along Hamilton Creek underscores the importance of sustainable infrastructure for water resource and climate adaptation efforts.
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 Hamilton Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs | 277 cfs | → |
| Sandy Ck Nr Kingsland | 501 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner | 228 cfs | → |
| Llano Rv At Llano | 3,700 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong | 713 cfs | → |
| N Fk San Gabriel Rv Nr Georgetown | 195 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hamilton Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Burnet County Park North. Lake Buchanan.
- Eldorado Drive 1898, Llano County
- Blackrock Park. Buchanan Lake
- Cedar Point. Lake Buchanan.
- Kingsland Lions Park. Lake Lyndon B. Johnson
- Buena Vista Drive 201, Marble Falls
Campgrounds
- Reveille Peak Ranch
- 270
- Inks Lake State Park
- Black Rock Park
- Canyon Of The Eagles Nature Park
- Cedar Point Rec Area
Fishing spots
Track Hamilton Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hamilton Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Where does the data for Hamilton 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 Hamilton Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam.