Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 23d Dam dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 23d Dam
The Denton Creek WS SCS Site 23d Dam in Wise, Texas, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along Pecan Creek. Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at 38 feet tall and stretches 1605 feet in length, providing flood risk reduction for the local community. With a storage capacity of 1398 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3.01 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting downstream areas from potential inundation.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 132 feet and outlet gates for water regulation. Inspected regularly by the TCEQ, the dam's condition is assessed as fair with a moderate risk level. While the hazard potential is not available, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service ensure its resilience in the face of potential emergencies. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Denton Creek WS SCS Site 23d Dam remains a key asset in safeguarding the region against flooding and ensuring water security for the community.
With its strategic location and effective design, the Denton Creek WS SCS Site 23d Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Wise, Texas. Managed by local government authorities and inspected regularly for safety and functionality, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting downstream areas from potential inundation. As climate change poses new challenges to water resource management, the Denton Creek WS SCS Site 23d Dam stands as a testament to proactive flood control measures and the importance of sustainable water infrastructure for 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 23d Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 4 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | 1 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 30 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 18 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 21 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 23d Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Marina Circle Denton County
- Fm 1190 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 23d Dam
Where does the data for Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 23d 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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