Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6b Dam dam
Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6b Dam
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6b Dam, also known as Weinzapfel Lake, is a key flood risk reduction structure located in Cooke County, Texas. Built in 1957 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and stretches 1750 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 587 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, irrigation, and recreation, making it a vital resource for the local community.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6b Dam has a fair condition assessment as of June 2018, with a moderate risk level assigned. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, slide gates, and sluice gates for water release, ensuring proper water management during periods of high discharge. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections every five years help to maintain its structural integrity and safety for surrounding areas.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6b Dam for its role in flood risk reduction and water storage in the region. With its strategic location along TR-BRUSHY ELM CREEK and connection to the Tulsa District, this dam showcases the importance of sustainable water management practices and the collaboration between local government and regulatory agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of communities in Cooke County, Texas.
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 Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 2 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 3 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 683 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 14 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | · | → |
| Timber Ck Nr Collinsville | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6b Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market Road 1201 8900, Gainesville
- Spur 1201 698, Cooke County
- Cooke County
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Jones Road Denton County
- Marina Circle Denton County
Campgrounds
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Tadra Point
- Weldon Rob Memorial Park - Lake Nocona
- Joe Benton Park - Lake Nocona
- Boone Park - Lake Nocona
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
Fishing spots
Track Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6b Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6b Dam
Where does the data for Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6b 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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