WACO LK NR WACO

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December 21, 2024
456 ft 31.58, -97.21


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Waco Dam, located on the Bosque River near Waco, Texas, serves as a vital flood risk reduction structure designed to protect downstream communities. Completed in 1965 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the earth dam stands at a height of 140 feet and has a storage capacity of 969,000 acre-feet. Despite its role in reducing peak flooding levels downstream, the dam still poses a high hazard potential due to the risk of surcharge releases through the controlled spillway during extreme flood events.

To mitigate these risks, the USACE conducts regular inspections, surveillance, and maintenance to ensure the dam's structural integrity. In 2017, repairs were made to the left abutment of the concrete gated spillway following an embankment slide, and additional monitoring instruments were installed to track water seepage. Furthermore, an Emergency Action Plan is updated annually to enhance emergency response coordination with stakeholders and downstream agencies. Looking ahead, a risk assessment study planned for 2023 aims to identify further measures for reducing the risks associated with Waco Dam and enhancing the safety of surrounding communities.

Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Navd 1988, Ft 24hr Change 0%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 450.29 ft
2023-10-23
Maximum 484.59 ft
2016-06-07
Average 460 ft
Dam_Height 140
Hydraulic_Height 135
Drainage_Area 1670
Year_Completed 1965
Nid_Storage 969000
Structural_Height 145
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Foundations Rock, Soil
Surface_Area 7270
River_Or_Stream BOSQUE RIVER
Dam_Length 17400
Hazard_Potential High
Nid_Height 145
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