Langford Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam dam
Langford Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam, located in Red River, Texas, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to serve as a flood risk reduction measure along the TR-Langford Creek. Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 1576 feet, offering a storage capacity of 301 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is to mitigate flood risks, with additional benefits including fire protection and support for stock or small fish ponds.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Langford Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, underscoring the need for regular monitoring and risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and environment. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam's design emphasizes its role in flood control and storage rather than discharge management.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Langford Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam offers a fascinating case study in dam construction and management within a rural Texas setting. As part of the larger Tulsa District under the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between federal, state, and local agencies to address water management challenges and enhance community resilience against natural disasters. With its historical significance and ongoing relevance in flood risk reduction, the Langford Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam serves as a reminder of the critical role that infrastructure plays in shaping our relationship with water resources and the environment.
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 Langford Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 330 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 377 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 27 cfs | → |
| Red River Near De Kalb | 1,920 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha | 61 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs | 305 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Langford Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Langford Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Langford Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam
Where does the data for Langford Creek Ws Scs Site 10 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Langford Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam.