Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 47 Dam dam
Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 47 Dam
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 47 Dam, located in Cooke County, Texas, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1961 for flood risk reduction along Flat Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 74 feet and stretches 1950 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 5417 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including debris control, fire protection, and creating a stock or small fish pond.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Clear Creek WS SCS Site 47 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a moderate hazard potential rating and uncontrolled spillway, the dam is equipped with two outlet gates to manage water flow. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam continues to stand as a key asset in the region's water resource management.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Clear Creek WS SCS Site 47 Dam offers a fascinating insight into the intersection of infrastructure, environmental conservation, and flood risk reduction. As a part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service's portfolio, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive measures in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events on local communities. With its historical significance and ongoing role in water management, Clear Creek WS SCS Site 47 Dam stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of responsible water resource stewardship in 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 Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 47 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 18 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 11 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point | 33 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 302 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 47 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Cooke County
- Jones Road Denton County
- Marina Circle Denton County
- Fm 1190 Denton County
- Fairview Circle Denton County
Campgrounds
- Tadra Point
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
- Black Creek Lake
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
Fishing spots
Track Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 47 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 47 Dam
Where does the data for Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 47 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 Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 47 Dam.