East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam dam
East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in PERRIN, Texas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1964. This earth dam, standing at a height of 26 feet and a length of 3195 feet, plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding by the TR-TWO BUSH BRANCH. With a normal storage capacity of 127 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2883 cubic feet per second, this dam serves as a crucial line of defense against natural disasters.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the TCEQ, the East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam has been assessed to be in fair condition as of June 2018. While the hazard potential and risk assessment are currently labeled as not available and moderate (3) respectively, the dam's inspection frequency of 5 years ensures that any necessary maintenance or repairs are promptly addressed. The presence of uncontrolled spillways and outlets, as well as its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, highlights the importance of this structure in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As a key component of flood risk reduction in Jack County, Texas, the East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and federal design partners. With its strategic location, sturdy earth construction, and regulated operations, this dam serves as a critical defense mechanism against potential inundation events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam presents an intriguing case study in sustainable infrastructure development and the ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of natural disasters on the surrounding community.
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 East Keechi 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 | 1 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 134 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 123 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | · | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
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About East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
Where does the data for East Keechi 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.
Other water bodies near here
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