Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6j2 Dam dam
Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6j2 Dam
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6j2 Dam, located in Cooke, Texas, along Wildcat Creek, is a crucial flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1957. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 46 feet and spans 1050 feet, providing a storage capacity of 641 acre-feet. Despite its high risk assessment of 2 on a scale of 1 to 4, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures.
Owned and regulated by local government authorities, the Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6j2 Dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the area. While the dam lacks a spillway and has a hazard potential classification of "Not Available," its presence contributes to the overall flood control efforts in the region. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively, albeit with a heightened awareness of its risk profile.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6j2 Dam represents a vital infrastructure piece in the area's flood risk mitigation strategy. With its location along Wildcat Creek and a storage capacity of 641 acre-feet, the dam's role in protecting communities from inundation is evident. As discussions around risk assessment and management evolve, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of water management, infrastructure resilience, and climate adaptation in the region.
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 6j2 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 | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 11 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 302 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 18 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Timber Ck Nr Collinsville | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6j2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market Road 1201 8900, Gainesville
- Spur 1201 698, Cooke County
- Cooke County
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Jones Road Denton County
- Marina Circle Denton County
Campgrounds
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Tadra Point
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
Fishing spots
Track Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6j2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6j2 Dam
Where does the data for Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6j2 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 Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6j2 Dam.