Summary
It serves the primary purpose of retaining water on the Coryell River, providing a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment score of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and management to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is primarily funded, designed, constructed, regulated, inspected, and operated by the US Army. While its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Available," the dam undergoes inspections every four years to assess its structural integrity and potential risks. With a history of no state regulation or enforcement, Dam 38 remains a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the area, supporting both environmental conservation and flood control efforts along the Coryell River.
Although lacking certain data points such as the year of completion and condition assessment details, Dam 38 serves as a vital component of the local water management system in Bell County, Texas. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, the dam represents a balanced approach to water resource infrastructure, balancing the need for storage and flood protection with the importance of safety and risk management. As climate change continues to impact water availability and extreme weather events, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Dam 38 will be crucial in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of water resources in the region.
Dam Length |
1054 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
Coryell |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
7 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong
|
41cfs |
Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner
|
33cfs |
Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke
|
13cfs |
S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs
|
0cfs |
Salado Ck At Salado
|
8cfs |
Lampasas Rv Nr Belton
|
10cfs |
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.
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