Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 15 Dam dam
Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 15 Dam
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 15 Dam, located in Wise County, Texas, was completed in 1976 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the South Fork Rush Creek. Designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a length of 2520 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 3404 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 7.57 square miles, the dam has a spillway width of 203 feet and is inspected every 5 years, with its condition assessed as fair as of April 2021.
Managed by the local government and state agencies, including TCEQ, Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 15 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area, with a moderate hazard potential rating. The dam features slide and uncontrolled outlet gates to manage water flow, ensuring the safety and stability of the structure during periods of high discharge. With a surface area of 58 acres and a normal storage capacity of 162 acre-feet, the dam continues to be a vital asset in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
As a key component of the flood control system in the region, Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 15 Dam is an essential infrastructure that helps protect lives and properties from the impacts of extreme weather events. With a history of effective flood risk reduction and a commitment to regular inspections and maintenance, this earth dam serves as a critical resource in the management of water resources and climate resilience efforts in Wise County, Texas.
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 Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 15 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | 1 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 30 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | 0 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 8 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 4 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 15 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Wise County Park
- Black Creek Lake
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Tadra Point
- Richardson State Park
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
Track Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 15 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 15 Dam
Where does the data for Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 15 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 Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 15 Dam.