Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam dam
Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Located in Denton, Texas, the Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam stands as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-SOUTH HICKORY CREEK stream. Completed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 35 feet and a length of 1484 feet plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 1244 acre-feet and a normal storage of 96 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water resource management benefits to the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is subject to regular inspection and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. Despite being classified as high risk, with a hazard potential not available, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The presence of a single slide (sluice gate) outlet gate adds to the dam's functionality in controlling water flow and managing potential risks during flood events.
With its strategic location and design, the Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the importance of well-maintained dams like this one becomes increasingly evident for ensuring the safety and sustainability of local communities. As climate and water resource enthusiasts, understanding the role and management of structures like the Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is essential in addressing the challenges posed by a changing climate on water management and flood mitigation efforts.
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 Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 17 cfs | → |
| Hickory Ck At Denton | 20 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 18 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point | 33 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv Nr Lewisville | 369 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam.
Boat launches
- Orchid Hill Lane Highland Village
- Sycamore Bend Road Hickory Creek
- Marshall Creek Park Denton County
- Big Sandy Boat Ramp
- Arrowhead Leg 1 Hickory Creek
- Kelton Avenue Hickory Creek
Campgrounds
- Little Elm Park
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
- Black Creek Lake
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Tadra Point
Track Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Where does the data for Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 11 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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