Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam dam
Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in Denton, Texas, stands as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the South Hickory Creek. Constructed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 28 feet and a length of 3590 feet serves as a key component in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 887 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.54 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community against the impacts of heavy rainfall and rising water levels.
Despite its importance in flood risk reduction, the condition assessment of Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam is currently rated as "Not Rated," highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness. The dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state inspections and enforcement to uphold safety standards. The presence of a slide gate outlet ensures controlled water release when necessary, although the absence of a spillway suggests limited capacity for managing excess water flow during extreme weather events.
As a local government-owned structure, Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam exemplifies the collaboration between state and federal agencies in addressing water resource management and climate resilience. The risk assessment categorizes this dam as having a high risk potential, emphasizing the importance of proactive risk management measures to mitigate any potential hazards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role and condition of dams like Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam is essential in promoting sustainable water management practices and adapting to the changing climate landscape.
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 7 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | · | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 9 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 6 cfs | → |
| Hickory Ck At Denton | 1 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 3 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Marina Circle Denton County
- Fm 1190 Denton County
- Jones Road Denton County
- Cooke County
- Fairview Circle Denton County
Campgrounds
- Tadra Point
- Black Creek Lake
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
Track Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam
Where does the data for Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 7 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.
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