Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 14 Dam dam
Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 14 Dam
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 14 Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, was completed in 1956 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Clear Fork Trinity River. This earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 1050 feet, with a storage capacity of 650 acre-feet. Despite not having a spillway, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding, showcasing its primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
The dam also serves secondary purposes such as fire protection, stock or small fish ponds, and recreation, highlighting its versatility in benefiting the local community. Although the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment indicates a high risk level, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the structure. With state regulation and enforcement by TCEQ, along with state permitting and inspection in place, Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 14 Dam is a well-managed and monitored infrastructure that contributes to water resource management in the region.
Overall, Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 14 Dam stands as a testament to effective collaboration between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS in building and maintaining essential water infrastructure. With its strategic location and multi-purpose design, this dam plays a significant role in mitigating flood risks, protecting the environment, and serving the community's various needs related to water resources and climate resilience.
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 14 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Ck At Reno | · | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 0 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 75 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 42 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 445 cfs | → |
| Wfk Trinityrv At White Settlement Rd | 192 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 14 Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Fort Worth
Campgrounds
- Cross Timbers
- Plateau
- Live Oak
- Post Oak
- Lake Mineral Wells State Park
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
Fishing spots
- Eagle Mountain Lake
- Lake Mineral Wells
- Lake Bridgeport
- Benbrook Lake
- Clear Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Lake Granbury
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Track Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 14 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 14 Dam
Where does the data for Clear Fork Trinity River 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 14 Dam.