Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam dam
Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
The Farmers Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam, located in Montague, Texas, was completed in 1977 and is owned by the local government. This earth dam, with a height of 39 feet and a length of 1832 feet, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-WEST FARMERS CREEK stream. It has a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 2980 acre-feet, making it a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the area.
Managed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is designed to provide debris control, fire protection, and stock or small fish pond services in addition to flood risk reduction. Despite having no spillway, the dam's structure and foundation have been classified as earth and buttress, respectively, contributing to its stability. With a high hazard potential rating and a risk assessment of "High (2)", the Farmers Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam underscores the importance of effective water resource management and proactive climate resilience strategies in the region.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, the Farmers Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam plays a critical role in protecting the community from flooding and ensuring water security for various purposes. With ongoing state inspections and regulatory oversight, this dam represents a vital resource for climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike, showcasing the intersection of infrastructure, climate adaptation, and sustainable water management practices.
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 Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 2 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
| Red Rv Nr Terral | 142 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 2 cfs | → |
| E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam.
Track Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Where does the data for Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 8 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 Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam.