Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 26 Dam dam
Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 26 Dam
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 26 Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, is a locally owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on Beeman Branch. Completed in 1957, the dam stands at a height of 40 feet and stretches 1400 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 1400 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 130 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it poses a high risk (2) due to insufficient information on hazard potential and risk management measures.
This dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and recreation. While it is not equipped with a spillway or locks, it has a single outlet gate and covers a surface area of 21 acres within a drainage area of 3.07 square miles. With state regulation and oversight by TCEQ, the dam has undergone state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, highlighting its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 26 Dam offers a fascinating case study of a locally owned infrastructure designed to mitigate flood risks and support various community needs. The dam's historical significance, coupled with its current risk assessment and management considerations, underscore the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential water-related hazards.
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 26 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 0 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | · | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 445 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 42 cfs | → |
| Marys Ck At Benbrook | 32 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 75 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 26 Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 26 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 26 Dam
Where does the data for Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 26 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 26 Dam.