Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 dam
Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27
Located in Robertson, Texas, the Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 stands tall at 28 feet in height and stretches 1300 feet in length. Completed in 1995, this private-owned earth dam serves as a crucial structure for tailings management, with a maximum storage capacity of 611 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 305 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Walnut Creek, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
With a spillway width of 100 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 1830 cubic feet per second. While its hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the dam has been rated as having a moderate risk level (3). Despite not having a designated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or updated contact information, the dam is regularly inspected and meets state regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's association with Nationwide Water Resources Services, Inc. underscores the importance of expert design and operation in ensuring the safety and efficiency of water resource infrastructure.
Overall, the Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 serves as a critical component of water resource management in Robertson, Texas, providing essential tailings storage and flood control capabilities. With a solid construction and a history of state regulatory compliance, this dam represents a significant piece of infrastructure in maintaining water security and mitigating climate-related risks in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of structures like the Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 is crucial in fostering sustainable water management practices and ensuring the resilience of our communities in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr Highbank | 990 cfs | → |
| Little Brazos Rv At Fm 485 Nr Hearne | 560 cfs | → |
| Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington | · | → |
| Navasota Rv Nr Easterly | 101 cfs | → |
| Big Elm Ck At Sh 77 Nr Cameron | 932 cfs | → |
| Little Rv At Cameron | 3,780 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27.
Track Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 in the Snoflo app
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About Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27
Where does the data for Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 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.
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