Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam dam
Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 25 Dam, located in Milam County, Texas, was completed in 1984 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Big Elm Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 1903 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1230 acre-feet. Despite not having a spillway, the dam serves as a crucial structure in managing water resources in the area.
With a hazard potential labeled as "Not Available" and a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", Elm Creek WS SCS Site 25 Dam highlights the importance of proper monitoring and maintenance. The dam is under state regulation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring that it meets stringent inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements. Although the condition assessment is currently labeled as "Not Rated", this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for protecting the surrounding community from potential flood events.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Elm Creek WS SCS Site 25 Dam presents an intriguing case study in flood risk reduction and dam management in Texas. With its unique design features and significant storage capacity, this earth dam plays a crucial role in water resource management along the TR-Big Elm Creek. As we delve deeper into understanding the complexities of water infrastructure, Elm Creek WS SCS Site 25 Dam stands out as a notable example of the intersection between engineering, environmental protection, and community resilience.
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 25 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 11 cfs | → |
| Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington | · | → |
| Big Elm Ck At Sh 77 Nr Cameron | 932 cfs | → |
| Little Rv At Cameron | 3,780 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,560 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Rockdale | 951 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam.
Boat launches
- Williamson County
- Cedar Ridge Park, Temple
- Simmons Road 4600, Belton
- Rogers Park Road 2256-2400, Belton
- Farm-To-Market Road 2305, Belton
- Westcliff Park, Belton
Campgrounds
- Falls On The Brazos Park
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Taylor - Granger Lake
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
Fishing spots
Track Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam
Where does the data for Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 25 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 Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam.