Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam dam
Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in Clay County, Texas, was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital flood risk reduction structure on the TR-PRAIRIE BRANCH river or stream. This earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 850 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1180 acre-feet. Despite its critical role in mitigating flood risks in the area, the dam lacks a spillway and has not been rated for its condition.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam has a high risk assessment level of 2, indicating potential hazards. While the dam has not had a recent inspection or assessment, it is still deemed to be in a condition that is not rated. The dam does not currently meet guidelines for emergency action plans, and there is limited information available on risk management measures in place. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site presents an intriguing case study on the importance of proper infrastructure maintenance and emergency preparedness in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 8 cfs | → |
| E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta | 26 cfs | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
| Red Rv Nr Terral | 667 cfs | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Fm 2606 Clay County
- Pawnee Trail 498, Clay County
- Boat Ramp Road Clay County
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Archer County
Campgrounds
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
- Pelham City Park
- Wise County Park
- Hapgood Rv Park
- Richardson State Park
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
Track Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
Where does the data for Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 4 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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