Sister Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam dam
Sister Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam
Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam is a vital structure in Collin, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction. Completed in 1965, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans 1200 feet along TR-Sister Grove Creek. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 1584 acre-feet and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation.
Managed by the local government and regulated by TCEQ, this dam is crucial in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Despite being in a high-risk category, the condition of the dam has not been rated, and its hazard potential is not available. With a surface area of 35.2 acres and a drainage area of 2.71 square miles, the dam plays a significant role in water resource management in the region. While it lacks a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate for controlled water release.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam to be a fascinating site, showcasing the collaborative efforts of government agencies and designers in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water sustainability in the area. The dam's strategic location along TR-Sister Grove Creek and its various functions make it a valuable asset in managing water resources, protecting the community, and promoting recreational activities. As climate change continues to impact water systems, the importance of such structures in safeguarding against floods and supporting sustainable water management practices cannot be understated.
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 Sister Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 27 cfs | → |
| Indian Ck At Sh 78 Nr Farmersville | 26 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Mckinney | 174 cfs | → |
| Wilson Ck Dws Of Hwy 75 At Mckinney | 114 cfs | → |
| Muddy Ck At Creek Crossing Ln Nr Sachse | 16 cfs | → |
| Little Elm Ck Nr Aubrey | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sister Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam.
Boat launches
- Twin Groves Park Road Collin County
- West Audie Murphy Parkway Farmersville
- County Road 551 Collin County
- Bratonia Park Road Collin County
- Collin County
- Highland Park Collin County
Campgrounds
- Erwin Park - Mckinney
- Constellation Park Campsite #3
- Constellation Park Campsite #2
- Constellation Park Campsite #4
- Constellation Park Campsite #1
- Tent Sites
Fishing spots
Track Sister Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Sister Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam
Where does the data for Sister Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 17 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 Sister Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam.