Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 11b Dam dam
Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 11b Dam
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 11b Dam, located in Cooke County, Texas, is a significant Earth dam constructed in 1958 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Rock Creek. Standing at a height of 37 feet with a length of 1900 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 1040 acre-feet and serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the area. With a spillway width of 103 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 7884 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events.
Maintained by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Elm Fork WS SCS Site 11b Dam is regularly inspected and regulated to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's condition was assessed as "Fair" in April 2021, with a moderate risk rating assigned. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively, with adequate emergency preparedness measures in place. As a key component of the local water management system, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience and water resource management in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Elm Fork WS SCS Site 11b Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of government agencies and designers in safeguarding communities against flood risks. With a comprehensive inspection and maintenance regime in place, the dam ensures the efficient management of water flow and storage, contributing to the overall resilience of the area's water infrastructure. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resource management, the strategic location and design of this dam play a crucial role in mitigating potential hazards and protecting the local ecosystem.
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 Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 11b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 3 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 683 cfs | → |
| Timber Ck Nr Collinsville | · | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 2 cfs | → |
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 1 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 11b Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market Road 1201 8900, Gainesville
- Spur 1201 698, Cooke County
- Cooke County
- Paw Paw Creek Road Grayson County
- Denton County
- Grayson County
Campgrounds
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
- Walnut Creek Resort
- Texoma Marina
- Cedar Bayou Marina - Lake Texoma
- Sheppard Afb Military - Lake Texoma
- Juniper Point - Lake Texoma
Fishing spots
Track Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 11b Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 11b Dam
Where does the data for Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 11b 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
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