Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam dam
Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam
The Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 18 Dam, located in Hopkins County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risks in the area. Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 1856 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 1730 acre-feet for irrigation purposes. With a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, this dam plays a crucial role in managing the water resources of the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 18 Dam has inspection and enforcement protocols in place to ensure its operational efficiency and safety. Despite the lack of a spillway, the dam's slide gate controls water release, maintaining a surface area of 104 acres and a drainage area of 2.9 square miles. With no recorded hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of high, this dam underscores the importance of proactive risk management measures in mitigating potential water-related emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 18 Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies in safeguarding communities against flooding and ensuring sustainable water use for irrigation. As a key infrastructure in the Fort Worth District, this dam serves as a critical component in the region's water management system, highlighting the significance of regular inspections, risk assessments, and condition evaluations to uphold its functionality and protect the surrounding environment. With a history dating back to the 1960s, this earth dam continues to play a vital role in balancing flood risk reduction and irrigation needs, emphasizing the importance of resilient water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.
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 Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | 102 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 111 cfs | → |
| Cowleech Fk Sabine Rv At Greenville | 6 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 3 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam.
Boat launches
- Fm 2946 Rains County
- Wood County
- County Road 1973 Wood County
- Rains County
- East Tawakoni
- Honey Creek Interpretive Trail Hopkins County
Campgrounds
- Wind Point Park
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
- Lake Quitman Park
- Lake Winnsboro North Park
- Governor Jim Hogg Rv Park - Quitman
- Lake Holbrook Park - West
Fishing spots
Track Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 18 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 Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam.