Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 5b Dam dam
Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 5b Dam
Located in Montague, Texas, the Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 5b Dam is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Middle Fork Prairie Branch. Completed in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 1100 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1400 acre-feet. Despite being classified as a high-risk structure with limited hazard potential information available, it serves multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, irrigation, and stock or small fish pond maintenance.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 5b Dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a normal storage capacity of 68 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3.2 square miles, this dam not only helps mitigate flood risks but also contributes to water resource management in the region. Although its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's structural integrity and operational efficiency are ensured through regular state inspections and enforcement measures.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find the Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 5b Dam to be a fascinating example of a local government-led flood risk reduction infrastructure in Texas. With a primary purpose of flood control, this earth dam serves as a critical component in safeguarding the community against potential inundation events. Its history, design features, and operational details offer valuable insights into the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience at the local level, making it a noteworthy site for further exploration and study in the field.
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 Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 5b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta | 26 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 8 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
| Red Rv Nr Terral | 667 cfs | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 5b Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Fm 2606 Clay County
- Pawnee Trail 498, Clay County
- Boat Ramp Road Clay County
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Archer County
Campgrounds
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
- Pelham City Park
- Wise County Park
- Hapgood Rv Park
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Tadra Point
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About Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 5b Dam
Where does the data for Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 5b 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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