Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam dam
Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam
Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam, located in Bulverde, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam designed by MTR Engineering, LLC. Completed in 2013, this dam stands at a height of 13.2 feet and has a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, serving as a crucial structure in managing water resources in the area. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With a spillway width of 80 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 2001 cubic feet per second, Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam plays a vital role in flood control and water management in the region. The dam's satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2017 indicates its reliability in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential hazards. While the dam poses a moderate risk level according to the data, its effective risk management measures and regular inspections contribute to its overall safety and efficiency in protecting the area from flooding events.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam showcases the importance of sustainable water resource management in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring the safety of nearby residents. By incorporating modern engineering techniques and regular maintenance practices, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management for both current and future generations to benefit from.
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 Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cibolo Ck At Smithson Valley Rd Nr Bulverde | · | → |
| Guadalupe Rv Nr Spring Branch | 54 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Wilderness Rd At San Antonio | 0 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Sattler | 66 cfs | → |
| Cibolo Ck Nr Boerne | 3 cfs | → |
| Cibolo Ck At Selma | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam.
Boat launches
- Nichols Landing. Guadalupe River Access
- Rebecca Creek. Canyon Lake.
- Cranes Mill Marina. Canyon Lake.
- Canyon Springs Ramp. Canyon Lake.
- Cranes Mill Park. Canyon Lake.
- Tom Creek. Hill Ramp. Canyon Lake
Campgrounds
- Cranes Mill Park - Canyon Lake
- Potters Creek - Canyon Lake
- Canyon - Canyon Lake
- Canyon Lake Military - Randolph Afb
- North Park - Canyon Lake
- Camp Huaco Springs
Fishing spots
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About Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam
Where does the data for Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention 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 Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam.