Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam
Located in Wise County, Texas, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is a critical infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along TR-Harts Creek. Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and stretches across 3800 feet, with a storage capacity of 2063 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital component of the local water resource management system.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam has been inspected periodically, with the latest assessment in April 2021 rating its condition as fair. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 202 feet, and it features slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite a moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been classified with a hazard potential level, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and risk management measures to ensure its continued operation and safety for the surrounding community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the role Denton Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam plays in mitigating flood risks and protecting the downstream area. With its strategic location and design features, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies to enhance water resource management and ensure the resilience of the local infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns. As a key component of the Fort Worth District's water management system, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of proactive risk assessment and maintenance practices in safeguarding critical water resources for future generations.
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 20 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 | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 21 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 18 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 30 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Marina Circle Denton County
- Jones Road Denton County
- Fm 1190 Denton County
- Cooke County
- Fairview Circle Denton County
Campgrounds
- Tadra Point
- Black Creek Lake
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Wise County Park
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
Track Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam
Where does the data for Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 20 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
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