Caney Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam dam
Caney Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Caney Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam, located in Fannin, Texas, is a key structure designed by USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along the TR-CANEY CREEK. Built in 1966, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 1045 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 618 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's hazard potential is currently labeled as "Not Available" with a high-risk assessment of 2.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Caney Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. While the dam's condition is not currently rated, it is subject to state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness are maintained. With no spillway and minimal associated structures, this dam serves as a vital component in the flood risk reduction strategy for the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Caney Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam engineering and management. With its unique design characteristics, regulatory oversight, and high-risk assessment, this structure exemplifies the intersection of infrastructure development, natural resource conservation, and climate resilience efforts. As discussions around water security and climate change adaptation continue to evolve, the role of dams like Caney Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam in protecting communities and ecosystems becomes increasingly significant.
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 Caney Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
| Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison | 45 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 409 Nr Honey Grove | 3 cfs | → |
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 27 cfs | → |
| Indian Ck At Sh 78 Nr Farmersville | 26 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Blue | 104 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Caney Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lee Boulevard Grayson County
- Bryan County
- Grayson County
- West Audie Murphy Parkway Farmersville
- Twin Groves Park Road Collin County
Campgrounds
- Bonham State Park
- Bois D' Arc Trailhead Campground
- Dam Site
- East Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area
- East Burns Run - Lake Texoma
- West Lake Crockett Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Caney Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Caney Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Where does the data for Caney Creek Ws Scs Site 8 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 Caney Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam.