Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 22 Dam dam
Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 22 Dam
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 22 Dam in Wise County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR-GARRETT CREEK. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at 43 feet high and spans 1865 feet, providing a storage capacity of 385 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a significant role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1160 cubic feet per second.
Managed by local and state government agencies, including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 22 Dam is subject to regular inspections and regulatory oversight to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. Although the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are currently marked as "Not Available" and "Not Rated," respectively, its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3). With uncontrolled spillways and two outlet gates, the dam is equipped to handle emergencies and manage water flow during periods of heavy rainfall.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 22 Dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure in the region's flood risk reduction efforts. As part of the Fort Worth District's portfolio, this dam serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal, state, and local agencies in safeguarding communities against potential water-related disasters. With its strategic location and design features, the dam stands as a proactive measure to protect lives, property, and the natural environment from the impacts of 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 Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 22 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | 1 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 30 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | 0 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 8 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 0 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 22 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
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About Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 22 Dam
Where does the data for Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 22 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 Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 22 Dam.