Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 2c Dam dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 2c Dam
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 2c Dam, located in Montague, Texas, was completed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital flood risk reduction structure along the Pole Hollow river. This earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet, with a length of 1270 feet, and a storage capacity of 668 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's condition is currently not rated, presenting a high risk (2) based on available data.
This local government-owned dam, regulated by the TCEQ, plays a crucial role in controlling debris, providing fire protection, and supporting stock or small fish ponds in the area. With a drainage area of 1.68 square miles, the dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, ensuring the safety of surrounding communities during extreme weather events. Although lacking certain safety assessments like an emergency action plan or hazard potential rating, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 2c Dam remains a significant asset in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess infrastructure like Denton Creek WS SCS Site 2c Dam, it is essential to prioritize its maintenance and safety to mitigate potential risks and ensure long-term effectiveness. With state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight in place, ongoing inspections and enforcement measures are crucial to safeguarding the dam's structural integrity and maximizing its flood control capabilities. By staying informed and proactive in managing such critical water resources, communities can better prepare and adapt to the evolving challenges posed by climate change and extreme weather 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 Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 2c Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 106 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 2c Dam.
Track Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 2c Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 2c Dam
Where does the data for Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 2c 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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