North Crites Dam dam
North Crites Dam
North Crites Dam, located in Glen Rose, Texas, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. Built in 1965 by USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans 792 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 456 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in providing water supply for agricultural needs in the region.
Despite being a non-federally regulated dam, North Crites Dam has a high hazard potential and is classified as having a risk level of 2. While it lacks a spillway, the dam features one outlet gate for water release. Its condition assessment is currently not rated, and it does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place. Given its critical role in irrigation and water supply, continued monitoring and maintenance of North Crites Dam are essential to ensure the safety and reliability of this important water resource infrastructure.
With its strategic location on the TR-East Branch Wolf Creek, North Crites Dam serves as a vital component of the water management system in Hood County, Texas. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of dams like North Crites in maintaining water supply and irrigation capabilities cannot be understated. Efforts to enhance risk management measures and establish emergency preparedness plans will be crucial in safeguarding this essential water resource infrastructure for the future.
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 North Crites Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 287 cfs | → |
| Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose | 6 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose | 385 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury | 359 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 8 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Crites Dam.
Boat launches
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
- East State Loop 426 621, Granbury
- Coates Road 2200, Granbury
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Monticello Drive 8517, Granbury
- Us 67 Somervell County
Campgrounds
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Stephenville City Park
- Lake Mineral Wells State Park
- Hico City Park
Fishing spots
Track North Crites Dam in the Snoflo app
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About North Crites Dam
Where does the data for North Crites 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 North Crites Dam.