Sces Reclaimed Water Dam dam
Sces Reclaimed Water Dam
Located in Riesel, Texas, the Sces Reclaimed Water Dam is a privately-owned structure designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. Built in 2009, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 39.5 feet and has a length of 1678 feet. With a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 139 acre-feet, this dam serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
The primary purpose of the Sces Reclaimed Water Dam is to provide water storage for reclaimed water, with a controlled spillway and maximum discharge capacity of 55 cubic feet per second. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the state with permitting and inspection requirements in place. The risk assessment for this dam is categorized as "Very High (1)", highlighting the importance of proper management and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality in the face of potential hazards.
Overall, the Sces Reclaimed Water Dam plays a vital role in water resource management in McLennan County, Texas. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, this dam serves as a key infrastructure for utilizing reclaimed water and mitigating the impact of climate change on water resources in the region.
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 Sces Reclaimed Water Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv At Waco | 162 cfs | → |
| Hog Ck Nr Crawford | 5 cfs | → |
| Middle Bosque Rv Nr Mcgregor | 22 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Highbank | 425 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck | 0 cfs | → |
| Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone | 434 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sces Reclaimed Water Dam.
Boat launches
- Sommerfeld Drive 1823, Waco
- Pep Club Road 299, Hallsburg
- Pavelka Drive Hallsburg
- North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 908-998, Waco
- North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Waco
- North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 3801, Waco
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Sces Reclaimed Water Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sces Reclaimed Water Dam
Where does the data for Sces Reclaimed Water 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Sces Reclaimed Water Dam.