Mansfield Isd Ron Whitson Agricultural Center Dam dam
Mansfield Isd Ron Whitson Agricultural Center Dam
The Mansfield Isd Ron Whitson Agricultural Center Dam, located in Tarrant County, Texas, is a vital local government-owned structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Standing at a height of 14 feet and stretching 560 feet in length, this buttress-style dam serves a primary purpose that falls under the category of "Other," with a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. The dam boasts an uncontrolled spillway and a single outlet gate, contributing to its moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite not having a hazard potential rating or a condition assessment, the Mansfield Isd Ron Whitson Agricultural Center Dam undergoes regular inspections every five years, with the last documented inspection taking place in October 2015. The dam's risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps status are not available, indicating areas where improvements could enhance its overall safety and preparedness. As a crucial component of water resource management in the region, the dam plays a significant role in mitigating potential flooding and ensuring the sustainable use of water for agricultural and environmental purposes.
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 Mansfield Isd Ron Whitson Agricultural Center Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Village Ck At Everman | 365 cfs | → |
| Mountain Ck Nr Venus | 2 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield | 266 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Beach St | 288 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv At Ft Worth | 193 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mansfield Isd Ron Whitson Agricultural Center Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Road 1, Grand Prairie
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
- Road 1, Grand Prairie
- Rocky Creek Park Road Fort Worth
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
Campgrounds
- Camp Thurman
- Dallas / Arlington Koa
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Antelope Run
- Hord's Edge
Fishing spots
Track Mansfield Isd Ron Whitson Agricultural Center Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mansfield Isd Ron Whitson Agricultural Center Dam
Where does the data for Mansfield Isd Ron Whitson Agricultural Center 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 Mansfield Isd Ron Whitson Agricultural Center Dam.