Carter Ranch Dam dam
Carter Ranch Dam
Carter Ranch Dam, located in Collin, Texas, along TR-DOE Creek, stands as a testament to private ownership and responsible water resource management. Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this earth dam primarily serves as a recreational facility, offering a tranquil oasis for outdoor enthusiasts in the region. With a structural height of 33.5 feet and a storage capacity of 136 acre-feet, the dam provides both flood control and water storage benefits for the local community.
Constructed by Huitt-Zollars Inc, the Carter Ranch Dam boasts a spillway width of 12 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates, ensuring efficient water flow management during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the latest assessment in April 2021. Regular inspections every five years help ensure the safety and integrity of the structure, maintaining its functionality for years to come.
With its idyllic surroundings and vital role in water resource management, Carter Ranch Dam serves as a beacon of sustainable development and environmental stewardship in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources worldwide, the responsible management of dams like Carter Ranch becomes increasingly important for ensuring water security and resilience in the face of a changing climate.
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 Carter Ranch Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Elm Ck Nr Aubrey | 27 cfs | → |
| Doe Br At Us Hwy 380 Nr Prosper | 106 cfs | → |
| Wilson Ck Dws Of Hwy 75 At Mckinney | 114 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Mckinney | 174 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point | 34 cfs | → |
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carter Ranch Dam.
Boat launches
- Blue Sky Drive The Colony
- Big Sandy Boat Ramp
- Westlake Park Hickory Creek
- Denton County
- Fairview Circle Denton County
- Highland Park Collin County
Campgrounds
- Constellation Park Campsite #2
- Constellation Park Campsite #3
- Constellation Park Campsite #4
- Constellation Park Campsite #1
- Erwin Park - Mckinney
- Little Elm Park
Fishing spots
Track Carter Ranch Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Carter Ranch Dam
Where does the data for Carter Ranch 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 Carter Ranch Dam.