Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam dam
Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in Denton, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area. Completed in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a length of 4900 feet, providing storage of up to 894 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-NORTH HICKORY CREEK river, the dam plays a vital role in managing the water resources of the region.
Managed and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity. With a spillway width of 158 feet and controlled by slide and uncontrolled gates, the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment in 2017, the dam poses a moderate risk level according to the data.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam serves as a significant example of how infrastructure plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks. With its strategic design and operational features, the dam stands as a testament to effective engineering in safeguarding communities against potential hazards.
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 4 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 9 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | · | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 6 cfs | → |
| Hickory Ck At Denton | 1 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point | 34 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Marina Circle Denton County
- Fm 1190 Denton County
- Jones Road Denton County
- Cooke County
- Fairview Circle Denton County
Campgrounds
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
- Tadra Point
- Black Creek Lake
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
Track Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
Where does the data for Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 4 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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