Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam dam
Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam, located in Denton, Texas, serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the Hickory Creek. Constructed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans 2500 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 1010 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.68 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Managed by the TCEQ, the dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The last inspection in July 2016 deemed the dam's condition as satisfactory, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. In case of emergencies, the dam is equipped with slide and uncontrolled gates for water release, providing a mechanism for controlled water flow during high discharge events. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level 3 hazard potential, prompting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
The Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam not only serves as a flood risk reduction infrastructure but also offers recreational opportunities for the local community. With a surface area of 21 acres and a spillway width of 270 feet, the dam provides a scenic backdrop for outdoor activities. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of such structures in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks becomes increasingly apparent. The collaboration between local government agencies and regulatory bodies demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding water resources and enhancing resilience against changing climatic conditions 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 Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Ck At Denton | 20 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 18 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point | 33 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 17 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Doe Br At Us Hwy 380 Nr Prosper | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam.
Boat launches
- Big Sandy Boat Ramp
- Marina Circle Denton County
- Orchid Hill Lane Highland Village
- Sycamore Bend Road Hickory Creek
- Fm 1190 Denton County
- Jones Road Denton County
Campgrounds
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
- Little Elm Park
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
- Constellation Park Campsite #1
- Constellation Park Campsite #4
- Constellation Park Campsite #3
Track Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam
Where does the data for Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 16 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
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