Ft. Hood Site 5a dam
Ft. Hood Site 5a
Ft. Hood Site 5a, located in Coryell, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for debris control along Tr- Cottonwood Creek. Completed in 1993, this dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Ft. Hood Site 5a serves as a vital structure for managing water resources in the area.
Although the dam's condition assessment is not available, its primary purpose of debris control underscores its importance in protecting the surrounding environment and infrastructure from potential flooding events. With a spillway width of 30 feet and uncontrolled outlet gates, Ft. Hood Site 5a is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 497 cubic feet per second, ensuring efficient water flow and management during peak periods.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ft. Hood Site 5a plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, with a focus on mitigating the risks associated with potential inundation events. As a key structure in the area's water infrastructure, the dam's design and construction reflect a commitment to balancing water conservation with environmental protection, making it a valuable asset for climate and water resource enthusiasts to monitor and study.
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 Ft. Hood Site 5a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke | 31 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner | 60 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv At Gatesville | 98 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong | 116 cfs | → |
| S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs | 7 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ft. Hood Site 5a.
Boat launches
- Park Road, Harker Heights
- Owl Creek Park Road 6800, Gatesville
- Cherokee Drive, Harker Heights
- Denmans Lane, Belton
- Union Grove Park Road, Salado
- Park Road, Salado
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
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Track Ft. Hood Site 5a in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Ft. Hood Site 5a
Where does the data for Ft. Hood Site 5a 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 Low 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 Ft. Hood Site 5a.