Cow Bayou Ws Scs Gss 3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 3, located in Falls County, Texas, is a key asset in the region's flood risk reduction efforts.
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Summary
Constructed in 1965 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 26 feet in height, with a length of 610 feet and a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and effectiveness in managing floodwaters along the South Cow Bayou.
Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for controlled water release. Despite its high hazard potential, its condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The risk assessment categorizes it as high (2), emphasizing the importance of implementing effective risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and infrastructure in case of emergencies. Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 3 serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management, reflecting the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and federal regulators in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
610 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH COW BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
82 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Brazos Rv At Waco
|
337cfs |
Middle Bosque Rv Nr Mcgregor
|
19cfs |
Hog Ck Nr Crawford
|
2cfs |
N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks
|
0cfs |
Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington
|
0cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Belton
|
27cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Cow Bayou Ws Scs Gss 3