Farmers Creek Ws Scs Debris Basin 102 dam
Farmers Creek Ws Scs Debris Basin 102
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 102, located in Montague, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1973 for flood risk reduction along TR-Farmers Creek. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 34 feet with a length of 615 feet, providing storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits for debris control, fire protection, and stock or small fish pond management.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Farmers Creek Debris Basin 102 plays a key role in mitigating the risk of inundation with a hazard potential rating of "Not Available" and a high risk assessment level of 2. Despite the lack of a spillway, the dam's structural integrity and functionality remain vital for protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a drainage area of 0.58 square miles, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and monitor in the face of changing environmental conditions in the region.
As part of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam stands as a testament to effective collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies in ensuring the safety and resilience of communities in the face of water-related hazards. By adhering to state regulations and inspection protocols, Farmers Creek Debris Basin 102 exemplifies the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the region.
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 Debris Basin 102 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 2 cfs | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 2 cfs | → |
| Red Rv Nr Terral | 142 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 466 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Farmers Creek Ws Scs Debris Basin 102.
Track Farmers Creek Ws Scs Debris Basin 102 in the Snoflo app
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About Farmers Creek Ws Scs Debris Basin 102
Where does the data for Farmers Creek Ws Scs Debris Basin 102 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 Debris Basin 102.