Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 61cc Dam dam
Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 61cc Dam
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 61cc Dam, located in Cooke County, Texas, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the TR-BRUSHY ELM CREEK. Completed in 1963, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans 533 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 232 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a crucial barrier against potential water-related disasters in the area.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Elm Fork WS SCS Site 61cc Dam has undergone regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. With a moderate hazard potential rating, this dam features an uncontrolled spillway and four outlet gates to manage water flow during peak discharge events. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam continues to play a key role in protecting the surrounding community from the impacts of flooding.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Elm Fork WS SCS Site 61cc Dam serves as a fascinating example of infrastructure designed to mitigate flood risks in a vulnerable area. Its strategic location along TR-BRUSHY ELM CREEK, combined with its sturdy construction and regular maintenance, highlights the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding communities against the threats of water-related disasters. The dam's history, design, and operational details provide valuable insights into the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and emergency preparedness in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 61cc Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 1 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 3 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 548 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 5 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 11 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 61cc 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
- Weldon Rob Memorial Park - Lake Nocona
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Joe Benton Park - Lake Nocona
- Boone Park - Lake Nocona
- Tadra Point
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
Fishing spots
Track Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 61cc Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 61cc Dam
Where does the data for Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 61cc 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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