Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 17a Dam dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 17a Dam
Located in Greenwood, Texas, the Denton Creek WS SCS Site 17a Dam stands as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the Miller Creek. Built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam reaches a height of 55 feet and stretches 782 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1,468 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3.59 square miles. With a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, this dam is regulated by the TCEQ and undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its moderate risk level, the Denton Creek WS SCS Site 17a Dam serves as a vital resource for the local community in Wise County, Texas. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for water management, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting downstream areas from potential inundation. While the hazard potential is not currently available, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service adhere to state regulations and permit requirements, ensuring its operational effectiveness in times of emergency.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the Denton Creek WS SCS Site 17a Dam remains a key infrastructure for flood control and water management in the region. With a focus on flood risk reduction as its primary purpose, this earth dam plays a significant role in safeguarding the surrounding community against potential water-related disasters. As it continues to be monitored and maintained by state regulatory agencies, the Denton Creek WS SCS Site 17a Dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive water resource management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 17a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 18 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 17 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 63 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 17a 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
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Wise County Park
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
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About Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 17a Dam
Where does the data for Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 17a 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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