Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 31 Dam dam
Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 31 Dam
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 31 Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, on Burgess Creek, stands as a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area. Completed in 1956, this earth dam measures 56 feet in height and 2040 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 3670 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, although it also serves fire protection, irrigation, and recreational purposes.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway that spans 403 feet and outlet gates including a slide and two uncontrolled gates. Despite its fair condition assessment as of 2017, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure it continues to meet safety standards. Operated by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 31 Dam remains a crucial asset in managing water resources and addressing potential hazards in the region.
With a moderate risk rating and no hazard potential listed, this dam plays a key role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the details of this structure's design, purpose, and maintenance provides valuable insight into the strategies employed to manage water flow and enhance the resilience of the Clear Fork Trinity River watershed.
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 31 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 42 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 445 cfs | → |
| Marys Ck At Benbrook | 32 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook | 1 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 31 Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Fort Worth
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
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 31 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 31 Dam
Where does the data for Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 31 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 31 Dam.