Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 18f Dam dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 18f Dam
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18f Dam, located in Wise County, Texas, was completed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-BLACK CREEK. This earth dam stands at a height of 46 feet and spans 708 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 356 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition and has a high risk assessment of 2 due to its unknown hazard potential.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18f Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events. With no spillway and only one outlet gate, the dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure for managing water flow in the region. However, the lack of recent inspection data and a comprehensive emergency action plan raise concerns about the dam's readiness for potential hazards.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18f Dam offers a fascinating case study in flood risk reduction and dam management. As discussions around infrastructure resilience and climate change adaptation continue to evolve, the importance of maintaining and monitoring aging dams like this one becomes increasingly clear. With its strategic location and critical role in mitigating flood risks, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18f Dam serves as a reminder of the essential link between water resources management 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 Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 18f Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 63 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 17 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 18f Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Runaway Bay Marina
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Marina Circle Denton County
- Jones Road Denton County
Campgrounds
- Black Creek Lake
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Tadra Point
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Wise County Park
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
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About Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 18f Dam
Where does the data for Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 18f 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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