Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam dam
Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam, located in Bell County, Texas, was completed in 1985 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along Little Elm Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and stretches 1395 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 259 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential rating of 2, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, indicating a need for further evaluation to ensure its safety and resilience in the face of climate challenges.
The dam does not feature a spillway, but instead relies on a single outlet gate for water release. Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Elm Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events. With an emphasis on flood risk reduction as its primary purpose, this dam is an essential component of water resource management in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is vital to monitor and assess the condition of dams like Elm Creek WS SCS Site 11 to ensure their continued functionality and safety. The risk assessment for this dam remains high, highlighting the importance of implementing effective risk management measures. By staying informed and proactive in maintaining infrastructure like this earth dam, we can better prepare for the challenges posed by a changing climate and safeguard our communities from potential water-related disasters.
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 Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr Belton | 377 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 88 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Belton | 954 cfs | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 10 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Salado | 75 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam.
Boat launches
- Cedar Ridge Park, Temple
- Rogers Park Road 2256-2400, Belton
- Leona Park Rd, Texas
- Farm-To-Market Road 2305, Belton
- Moffat Road, Temple
- White Flint Park Road 11298, Moody
Campgrounds
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
- Owl Creek - Belton Lake
- Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
- Dana Peak - Stillhouse Hollow Lake
- S3
Fishing spots
Track Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Where does the data for Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 11 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
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