Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam dam
Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, was completed in 1955 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and stretches 1400 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 1000 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation, highlighting its significance in water resource management and climate resilience.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 3 Dam is subject to state regulatory oversight, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational safety. Despite being classified with a high risk assessment rating, the condition of the dam is currently not rated, and there is limited information available on emergency action preparedness and risk management measures. The dam does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate, indicating its unique design and hydraulic characteristics that cater to its specific geographical and hydrological context.
As a key structure in the Fort Worth District maintained by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 3 Dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks and providing essential water storage for the region. With its strategic location on the TR-Clear Fork Trinity River, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of local government agencies and federal entities in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Ck At Reno | 0 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 63 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | · | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 287 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Runaway Bay Marina
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
Campgrounds
Track Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Where does the data for Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 3 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 3 Dam.