Denver Redwine Pond No 1 Dam dam
Denver Redwine Pond No 1 Dam
Denver Redwine Pond No 1 Dam, located in Childress, Texas, was completed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 26 feet and a length of 288 feet, providing a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-SCATTERBRANCH CREEK, this structure plays a crucial role in fire protection, stock maintenance, and supporting local wildlife.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Denver Redwine Pond No 1 Dam has a high hazard potential, with a risk assessment rating of 2 out of 4. The condition of the dam has not been officially rated, and there is limited information available on emergency preparedness measures such as the existence of an Emergency Action Plan. With no spillway in place, the dam's integrity and functionality are essential for managing water resources in the area and protecting downstream communities from potential flooding events.
As a key component of the local water management system, Denver Redwine Pond No 1 Dam serves as a critical asset for both the environment and the surrounding community. Understanding its design, purpose, and risk profile is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to appreciate the intricate balance between human infrastructure and natural ecosystems 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 Denver Redwine Pond No 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pr Dog Twn Fk Red Rv Nr Childress | 10 cfs | → |
| Groesbeck Ck At Sh 6 Nr Quanah | 29 cfs | → |
| Salt Fk Red Rv Nr Wellington | 1 cfs | → |
| Pr Dog Twn Fk Red Rv Nr Brice | 1 cfs | → |
| Lelia Lk Ck Bl Bell Ck Nr Hedley | · | → |
| N Wichita Rv Nr Truscott | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denver Redwine Pond No 1 Dam.
Track Denver Redwine Pond No 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Denver Redwine Pond No 1 Dam
Where does the data for Denver Redwine Pond No 1 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 Denver Redwine Pond No 1 Dam.