Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 38 Dam dam
Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 38 Dam
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 38 Dam, located in Denton, Texas, is a vital structure for flood risk reduction along Cannon Creek. Built in 1962 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 51 feet tall and stretches for 1450 feet, providing storage of up to 2035 acre-feet of water. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a safeguard for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Clear Creek WS SCS Site 38 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential hazards. Despite being classified as having a high risk level (2), the dam's condition is not currently rated, highlighting the importance of ongoing inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness.
With no spillway and only one outlet gate, this dam is a key component of the flood control infrastructure in the region. Its presence contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in Denton, Texas, showcasing the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and federal entities to safeguard against potential flooding events.
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 Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 38 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 18 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 11 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point | 33 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 38 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Marina Circle Denton County
- Jones Road Denton County
- Cooke County
- Fm 1190 Denton County
- Fairview Circle Denton County
Campgrounds
- Tadra Point
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
Fishing spots
Track Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 38 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 38 Dam
Where does the data for Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 38 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 Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 38 Dam.