Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 8b Dam dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 8b Dam
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 8b Dam, located in Montague, Texas, stands as a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1969 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Denton Creek. This earth dam, with a height of 33 feet and a length of 1288 feet, serves to control debris, protect against fires, and provide a stock or small fish pond in addition to its primary purpose. With a storage capacity of 567 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.31 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 8b Dam ensures state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to maintain its structural integrity and operational efficiency. Although classified as having a high risk potential, this dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. Despite the absence of a spillway, this dam continues to provide vital flood protection to the surrounding areas, highlighting its importance for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
As one of the key flood risk reduction structures in the area, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 8b Dam remains a critical component of the water management infrastructure, serving as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS. With its strategic location along the TR-Denton Creek and its capacity to store water for various purposes, this dam exemplifies the intersection of environmental conservation and practical resource utilization. As climate change impacts continue to affect water resources, the importance of maintaining and enhancing such structures becomes increasingly evident for ensuring sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 8b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 63 cfs | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 8b Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Cooke County
- Marina Circle Denton County
- Jones Road Denton County
Campgrounds
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Tadra Point
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
- Pelham City Park
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
Fishing spots
Track Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 8b Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 8b Dam
Where does the data for Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 8b 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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