Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 11 Dam dam
Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 11 Dam, located in Parker, Texas, was completed in 1955 and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along TR-Gourdneck Creek. Owned and regulated by local government authorities, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and spans 1000 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, the dam primarily caters to flood risk reduction, while also supporting fire protection, stock watering, and recreational activities in the area.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, the Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 11 Dam has a surface area of 10.8 acres and a drainage area of 0.95 square miles. Despite being rated as 'Not Available' in terms of hazard potential and 'Not Rated' in condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment is classified as high (2). With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are currently unspecified, presenting challenges for effective emergency response and mitigation strategies.
As a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, the Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 11 Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential flood events. With its historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, ongoing assessments and improvements are essential to ensure the dam's continued reliability and resilience in the face of evolving climate patterns and water resource management challenges in the region.
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 Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 11 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Ck At Reno | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | · | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 63 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 287 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 11 Dam.
Boat launches
- Runaway Bay Marina
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Lake Mineral Wells
- Eagle Mountain Lake
- Lake Bridgeport
- Benbrook Lake
- Clear Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Lake Granbury
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Track Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 11 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Where does the data for Clear Fork Trinity River 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 11 Dam.