Mountain Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam dam
Mountain Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam in Ellis, Texas, is a critical flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1957. This earth dam, with a height of 28 feet and length of 1267 feet, serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding from the TR-SOAP CREEK. With a normal storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 727 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is designed to withstand high-risk situations, although its hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available. The absence of a spillway and limited outlet gates indicate the dam's reliance on its structural integrity to manage water flow effectively. Despite its age, the Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam continues to fulfill its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, highlighting the importance of proper infrastructure in safeguarding communities against climate-related risks.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam serves as a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and environmental protection. As the region's landscape and climate evolve, the ongoing maintenance and monitoring of this dam will be crucial in ensuring its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and preserving the ecological balance of the area. With its historical significance and practical impact on local water resources, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable engineering solutions in confronting the challenges of a changing climate.
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 Mountain Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ck Nr Venus | 2 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield | 266 cfs | → |
| Village Ck At Everman | 365 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie | 20 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Grand Prairie | 514 cfs | → |
| Mountain Ck At Grand Prairie | 313 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mountain Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam.
Track Mountain Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Mountain Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Where does the data for Mountain Creek 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 Mountain Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam.