Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam dam
Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 23 Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, is a key structure managed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on Squaw Creek. Built in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 66 feet and stretches 1650 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 4146 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, irrigation, and recreation, making it a vital resource for the local community.
Despite its age, Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 23 Dam remains in satisfactory condition and is regularly inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and multiple outlet gates for water release. With a moderate risk level assessed, the dam is considered to be a crucial asset in managing water resources and protecting downstream areas from potential flooding events.
As climate change continues to impact weather patterns, the importance of structures like Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 23 Dam becomes increasingly evident. By providing flood protection and water storage, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local environment and communities from the effects of extreme weather events. Its continued maintenance and oversight by regulatory agencies ensure that it remains a reliable and effective resource for water management 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 Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 3 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 407 cfs | → |
| Marys Ck At Benbrook | 195 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook | 2 cfs | → |
| Wfk Trinityrv At White Settlement Rd | 313 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam.
Boat launches
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Fort Worth
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
Campgrounds
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
- Live Oak
- Plateau
Fishing spots
Track Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam
Where does the data for Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 23 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 Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam.