Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 10a Dam dam
Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 10a Dam
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam, located in Hunt County, Texas, is a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure designed by USDA NRCS in 1968. This earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches out to 3475 feet, providing a storage capacity of 3072 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the West Fork Turkey Creek, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
With a drainage area of 3.6 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 2592 cubic feet per second, the Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam plays a significant role in managing water flow and protecting downstream areas from flooding. Despite being assessed as in fair condition as of April 2021, the dam's hazard potential is not available, and a risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, two uncontrolled outlet gates, and covers a surface area of 240 acres, making it a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and operational details of the Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam, from its construction history to its current condition assessments. As a key element in flood risk reduction efforts in the region, this dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to manage water resources effectively and protect communities from the impacts of extreme weather events. The collaboration between local government agencies, the USDA NRCS, and regulatory bodies like TCEQ ensures that this essential piece of infrastructure continues to fulfill its purpose and safeguard the surrounding areas from potential flooding risks.
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 10a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
| Cowleech Fk Sabine Rv At Greenville | 1 cfs | → |
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | · | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 38 cfs | → |
| S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan | 6 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 10a Dam.
Track Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 10a Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 10a Dam
Where does the data for Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 10a 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.
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