Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 32 Dam dam
Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 32 Dam
Located in Sowells Bluff, Texas, the Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 32 Dam stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts in the area. Built in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam spans 937 feet in length and reaches a height of 38 feet, providing vital protection for the surrounding Grayson County community. With a storage capacity of 552 acre-feet and a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this structure plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local area from potential water-related disasters.
Managed by the TCEQ and regulated by the state of Texas, the Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 32 Dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment categorizes this dam as high risk, underscoring the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. Despite the lack of a spillway, this dam remains a key asset in managing water resources in the region, serving multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock and fish ponds, and wildlife habitat enhancement.
With a drainage area of 0.86 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, the Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 32 Dam is a vital component of the local water infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, structures like this play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting communities. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of this dam in safeguarding the environment and enhancing the resilience of the Grayson County area.
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 Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 32 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison | 45 cfs | → |
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 21 cfs | → |
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 27 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Blue | 104 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 409 Nr Honey Grove | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 32 Dam.
Track Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 32 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 32 Dam
Where does the data for Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 32 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 Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 32 Dam.