Elm Creek Ws Nrcs Site No 5a dam
Elm Creek Ws Nrcs Site No 5a
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a in Bell County, Texas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2006. Located along Cottonwood Creek, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and stretches 1511 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1127 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.28 square miles. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 83 feet and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
With a fair condition assessment as of February 2017, this dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite its moderate hazard potential, Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a serves as a crucial component in managing flood risks in the area. The emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures for this site are currently not available, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and assessment to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
As part of the local government's infrastructure for flood risk reduction, Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a plays a significant role in protecting the region from potential inundation events. With its strategic location along Cottonwood Creek and its effective design, this dam serves as a key asset in managing water resources and climate-related challenges in Bell County, Texas. Ongoing regulatory oversight and periodic inspections ensure that this structure remains resilient and reliable in safeguarding the community against flood hazards.
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 Nrcs Site No 5a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr Belton | 377 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 88 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Belton | 954 cfs | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 10 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Salado | 75 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elm Creek Ws Nrcs Site No 5a.
Boat launches
- Cedar Ridge Park, Temple
- Rogers Park Road 2256-2400, Belton
- Leona Park Rd, Texas
- White Flint Park Road 11298, Moody
- Moffat Road, Temple
- Farm-To-Market Road 2305, Belton
Campgrounds
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Owl Creek - Belton Lake
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
- Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
- Dana Peak - Stillhouse Hollow Lake
- S3
Fishing spots
Track Elm Creek Ws Nrcs Site No 5a in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Elm Creek Ws Nrcs Site No 5a
Where does the data for Elm Creek Ws Nrcs Site No 5a 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 Nrcs Site No 5a.