Mill Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam dam
Mill Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
The Mill Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, also known as Lake Canton, is a critical infrastructure project in Van Zandt County, Texas, designed by CARTER AND BURGESS to serve multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, recreation, and water supply. Completed in 1976, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 42 feet with a length of 1700 feet, providing a storage capacity of 9715 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 256 acres. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its safety and functionality.
The dam is located on Mill Creek and is part of the Fort Worth District managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for efficient water management. The dam has a satisfactory condition assessment as of January 2018 and a moderate risk rating, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards. With a rich history of serving the community for over four decades, the Mill Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam continues to play a crucial role in managing water resources and reducing flood risks in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Mill Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is a fascinating example of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship. Its strategic location in Canton, Texas, and its multi-purpose design demonstrate the importance of sustainable water management practices in addressing flood risks and ensuring water supply for recreational activities. As a key infrastructure project in the region, the dam serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between water resources, climate resilience, and community well-being, underscoring the need for continued investment in infrastructure maintenance and risk management to safeguard our water sources for future generations.
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 Mill Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 1 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 111 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 103 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 16 cfs | → |
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 8 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 2,270 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mill Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Road Henderson County
- Private Road 7398 469, Wills Point
- Rains County
- County Road 2830 15500, Henderson County
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
Campgrounds
- Purtis Creek State Park
- Lake Holbrook Park - West
- Lake Holbrook Park - South
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
- Governor Jim Hogg Rv Park - Quitman
- Wind Point Park
Fishing spots
Track Mill Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mill Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Where does the data for Mill Creek Ws Scs Site 1 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 Mill Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.