Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam dam
Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Denton, Texas, was completed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Hickory Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet, with a length of 2815 feet and a storage capacity of 1560 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition and does not have a spillway, presenting a potential hazard to the surrounding area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam has undergone state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety. However, with a high risk assessment of 2 out of 5, there may be a need for additional risk management measures to be implemented. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, which could be concerning in the event of an emergency situation.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam serves as a notable infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. With its unique earth dam structure and lack of spillway, the dam presents an interesting case study for assessing the safety and management of aging dams in the face of increasing climate variability. As discussions around water resource management and climate adaptation continue, the state of this dam and its risk potential are important factors to consider in ensuring the safety and resilience of the surrounding community.
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 Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Ck At Denton | 20 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 17 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 18 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point | 33 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv Nr Lewisville | 369 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam.
Boat launches
- Orchid Hill Lane Highland Village
- Sycamore Bend Road Hickory Creek
- Big Sandy Boat Ramp
- Marshall Creek Park Denton County
- Arrowhead Leg 1 Hickory Creek
- Kelton Avenue Hickory Creek
Campgrounds
- Little Elm Park
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
- Sandy Lake Rv Resort
- Black Creek Lake
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
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About Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam
Where does the data for Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 12 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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