Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 49 Dam dam
Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 49 Dam
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 49 Dam, located in Denton, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1965 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Flat Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and spans a length of 1365 feet, with a storage capacity of 2640 acre-feet. Despite not having a spillway, the dam serves as a vital tool in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Clear Creek Dam is maintained to meet state inspection and enforcement standards. While its hazard potential is not currently available, the risk assessment for this dam is categorized as high (2), highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. With no associated structures and limited information on emergency preparedness, there is a need for continued evaluation and potential updates to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this dam in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Overall, Clear Creek WS SCS Site 49 Dam plays a critical role in protecting Denton, Texas, from potential flood events along Flat Creek. As a key piece of infrastructure designed for flood risk reduction, this earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding communities and ecosystems. With ongoing monitoring and potential enhancements, the dam continues to serve as a vital resource in maintaining the safety and security of the surrounding area.
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 Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 49 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 18 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 11 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point | 33 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 49 Dam.
Boat launches
- Homeview Road Burlington
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Island Trail Alamance County
- Graham Paddle Access Graham
- Haw River Trail Haw River
Campgrounds
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
- Tadra Point
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
Fishing spots
- Lake Ray Roberts
- Clear Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Moss Lake
- Lake Lewisville
- Grapevine Lake
- Creekside Fishing Area
Track Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 49 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 49 Dam
Where does the data for Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 49 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 Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 49 Dam.