Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 14 Dam dam
Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 14 Dam
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam, located in Denton, Texas, stands as a testament to the vital role of flood risk reduction in water resource management. Constructed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 28 feet serves as a critical structure along the Roark Branch, helping to mitigate potential flooding in the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 117 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1576 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local community from the impacts of heavy rainfall and overflowing streams.
Operated by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the dam is equipped with a slide gate outlet for controlled water release. While no spillway is present, the dam's design and construction reflect a commitment to flood risk reduction and water resource sustainability in the region. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam highlights the ongoing importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness in the face of potential disasters.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess the impact of changing weather patterns on the region, the Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam remains a key asset in the broader network of flood control infrastructure. With a drainage area of 2.89 square miles and a length of 3794 feet, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from the threat of flooding. As discussions around water resource management and climate resilience evolve, the Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam stands as a tangible reminder of the ongoing efforts to safeguard our communities and natural environment from the challenges of an unpredictable climate.
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 14 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Ck At Denton | 195 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 18 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 21 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 4 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv Nr Lewisville | 697 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Grapevine | 260 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 14 Dam.
Boat launches
- Orchid Hill Lane Highland Village
- Marshall Creek Park Denton County
- Sycamore Bend Road Hickory Creek
- 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
- Sandy Lake Rv Resort
- Black Creek Lake
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
Track Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 14 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 14 Dam
Where does the data for Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 14 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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