Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam dam
Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam
Located in Webb County, Texas, the Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship. Completed in 1993, this private-owned Earth dam spans 1700 feet in length and reaches a height of 16.1 feet, providing crucial water storage for the region. Situated on TR-Carracitos Creek, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 2093 cubic feet per second.
With an uncontrolled spillway and one outlet gate, the Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam serves multiple purposes beyond flood control, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable water resource management. Despite its relatively modest size, the dam plays a vital role in the local ecosystem, boasting a surface area of 12.5 acres and a drainage area of 0.44 square miles. While its hazard potential is listed as "Not Available," the dam's risk assessment is categorized as moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts.
As climate change continues to impact water resources worldwide, structures like the Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam serve as crucial infrastructure for mitigating the effects of extreme weather events. Although its condition assessment remains unrated, the dam's presence underscores the proactive measures taken by private entities to address water security in the face of evolving environmental challenges. Supported by the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam exemplifies the intersection of public and private interests in safeguarding water supplies for future generations.
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 Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Zacate Ck At Laredo | 0 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Laredo | 1,760 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv Nr Asherton | 2 cfs | → |
| San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer | · | → |
| Nueces Rv At Cotulla | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam.
Track Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam
Where does the data for Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 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.
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