Gcwa Off Channel Term Stop Res Levee dam
Gcwa Off Channel Term Stop Res Levee
The Gcwa Off Channel Term Stop Res Levee in Galveston, Texas is a privately owned structure designed to regulate water flow and protect against flooding. Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this levee is an essential part of the state's water resource infrastructure. With a height of 8 feet and a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, it plays a vital role in managing water levels in the region.
The levee, classified as an earth dam with buttress core type, serves a primary purpose of flood control and water regulation. Despite not having a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. While it was last inspected in 2000 and rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment, the structure is deemed to have a high risk potential. However, specific risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols are not readily available, indicating a need for further evaluation and reinforcement to ensure the safety and functionality of the levee for both water resource management and climate resilience in the area.
As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources and infrastructure, the Gcwa Off Channel Term Stop Res Levee's role in safeguarding against floods and regulating water flow becomes increasingly crucial. With its location in Galveston, Texas and oversight by the TCEQ, the levee stands as a key component in the state's efforts to mitigate water-related risks and ensure sustainable water management practices in the face of a changing climate.
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 Gcwa Off Channel Term Stop Res Levee -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Ck Nr Friendswood | 2,520 cfs | → |
| Chocolate Bayou Nr Alvin | 52 cfs | → |
| Berry Bayou At Nevada St | 196 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck At Mykawa St Nr Pearland | 209 cfs | → |
| Vince Bayou At Pasadena | 242 cfs | → |
| Goose Ck At Baytown | 182 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gcwa Off Channel Term Stop Res Levee.
Boat launches
- Dickinson Bayou Boat Ramp
- Bayshore Park
- Seawall Boulevard 9561-9599, Galveston
- Termini-San Luis Pass Road 12898, Galveston
- Park Road 66, Galveston
- 15th Street, Bolivar Peninsula
Track Gcwa Off Channel Term Stop Res Levee in the Snoflo app
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About Gcwa Off Channel Term Stop Res Levee
Where does the data for Gcwa Off Channel Term Stop Res Levee 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 Gcwa Off Channel Term Stop Res Levee.