Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 5c Dam dam
Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 5c Dam
The Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 5c Dam, also known as Wallace Lake, is a vital structure located in Rockwall, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1955. This earth dam serves as a flood risk reduction measure along the Little Buffalo Creek, with a height of 29 feet and a length of 1421 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 1076 acre-feet and plays a crucial role in fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreational activities in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 5c Dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with outlet gates consisting of a slide gate and uncontrolled flow. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2021, the dam poses a moderate risk level, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures to maintain its functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
With its historical significance dating back to the 1950s, the Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 5c Dam continues to serve as a critical infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in the region. As climate change impacts water resources, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of residents in Heath, Texas. The collaboration between local government agencies, regulatory authorities, and the USDA NRCS highlights the importance of proactive maintenance and risk assessment to safeguard this essential water infrastructure for future generations.
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 Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 5c Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Squabble Ck At Shores Blvd Nr Rockwall | · | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney | 30 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 6,120 cfs | → |
| Muddy Ck At Creek Crossing Ln Nr Sachse | 20 cfs | → |
| S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan | 18 cfs | → |
| Rowlett Ck Nr Sachse | 110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 5c Dam.
Boat launches
- Willow Bend Rockwall
- Peninsula Court Heath
- Chardonnay Drive Rowlett
- Old State Highway 66 Rowlett
- Lake Road Lavon
- Clear Lake Park Collin County
Campgrounds
- Equestrian Camp Sites
- Tent Sites
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
- Wind Point Park
- Erwin Park - Mckinney
- Sandy Lake Rv Resort
Fishing spots
Track Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 5c Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 5c Dam
Where does the data for Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 5c 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
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