Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam dam
Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam, located in Hunt, Texas, is a vital structure owned by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction and irrigation needs. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at 29 feet high with a length of 3875 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1086 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is rated as not evaluated in terms of condition assessment, with a high risk level of 2, indicating the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its integrity.
Managed by the Texas state regulatory agency TCEQ, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam's hazard potential and emergency preparedness status remain unknown, highlighting the need for further assessment and risk management measures. As part of the Fort Worth District, the dam contributes to the overall water resource management in the region, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to safeguard the community and environment.
Overall, the Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam serves as a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction and irrigation purposes in the region. Its historical significance and structural design underscore the importance of ongoing inspections and risk management efforts to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam for future generations. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the role of such structures in our ecosystem and advocate for their proper upkeep to mitigate potential hazards and preserve the integrity of our water resources.
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 Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 38 cfs | → |
| Cowleech Fk Sabine Rv At Greenville | 1 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | · | → |
| S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan | 6 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam.
Track Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 5 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 Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam.