Farmers Creek Ws Scs Debris Basin 120 dam
Farmers Creek Ws Scs Debris Basin 120
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 120, located in Montague, Texas, is a critical structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1975 for Flood Risk Reduction along the TR-WEST FARMERS CREEK. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 51 feet and stretches 709 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Despite being not rated for Condition Assessment, the dam serves multiple purposes including Debris Control, Fire Protection, and Stock or Small Fish Pond, in addition to Flood Risk Reduction.
Owned and regulated by the local government with oversight from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, this dam plays a vital role in managing the risk of high inundation levels within the area. With its primary purpose being Flood Risk Reduction, the Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 120 stands as a critical infrastructure for protecting the surrounding community and wildlife habitats. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service ensure its effectiveness in controlling water flow and debris during floods.
As a part of the Fort Worth District, the Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 120 stands out as a significant structure contributing to the overall water resource management in the region. Its strategic location and design make it a key asset in safeguarding against potential flooding events and ensuring the safety and stability of the local ecosystem. The dam's impact extends beyond flood control, serving as a multipurpose reservoir for various water-related activities, emphasizing its importance in sustainable water resource 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 Debris Basin 120 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
| Red Rv Nr Terral | 480 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 5 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 302 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Farmers Creek Ws Scs Debris Basin 120.
Track Farmers Creek Ws Scs Debris Basin 120 in the Snoflo app
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About Farmers Creek Ws Scs Debris Basin 120
Where does the data for Farmers Creek Ws Scs Debris Basin 120 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.
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