Ecleto Creek Ws Nrcs Site 3 Dam dam
Ecleto Creek Ws Nrcs Site 3 Dam
Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam, located in Wilson County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Ecleto Creek. Completed in 2000, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 2700 feet, providing a storage capacity of 3340 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 6.17 square miles, the dam is capable of handling a maximum discharge of 5150 cubic feet per second in the event of a flood.
This dam, regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and inspected regularly, serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control in the region. Although its hazard potential is not available and its condition is not rated, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate (3). Equipped with uncontrolled outlets and a spillway width of 200 feet, the dam ensures the safety and protection of the surrounding communities by effectively managing water levels during heavy rainfall events.
The Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the area from potential flooding, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in mitigating the impacts of climate change. As a key structure owned by the local government, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between various agencies to ensure the resilience of the region's water infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Ecleto Creek Ws Nrcs Site 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cibolo Ck Nr Falls City | 109 cfs | → |
| Cibolo Ck At Sutherland Springs | 155 cfs | → |
| Ecleto Ck Nr Runge | 11 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Floresville | 793 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Falls City | 200 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv At Sh 72 Nr Runge | 1,020 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ecleto Creek Ws Nrcs Site 3 Dam.
Fishing spots
Track Ecleto Creek Ws Nrcs Site 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ecleto Creek Ws Nrcs Site 3 Dam
Where does the data for Ecleto Creek Ws Nrcs Site 3 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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