Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 16a Dam dam
Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 16a Dam
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 16a Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the McKnight Branch. Constructed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans a length of 1130 feet, providing a storage capacity of 712 acre-feet. While primarily designed for flood risk reduction, the dam also supports purposes such as fire protection, irrigation, and recreation, highlighting its multifunctional significance in water resource management.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 16a Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, emphasizing the need for ongoing risk management measures and potential emergency action preparedness. As part of the Fort Worth District, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events and underscores the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance practices in safeguarding water resources.
With a risk assessment rating of high, the Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 16a Dam underscores the critical role of infrastructure in mitigating flood risks and enhancing water security in the region. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and exacerbate extreme precipitation events, the dam's role in flood control and water storage becomes increasingly vital. By emphasizing the importance of sustainable water resource management and proactive risk mitigation strategies, this dam serves as a key asset in promoting resilience against climate-related challenges and ensuring the long-term sustainability of water resources in Parker County, Texas.
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 16a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Ck At Reno | · | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 9 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 35 cfs | → |
| Marys Ck At Benbrook | 5 cfs | → |
| Wfk Trinityrv At White Settlement Rd | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 16a Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Fort Worth
Campgrounds
- Live Oak
- Plateau
- Cross Timbers
- Post Oak
- Lake Mineral Wells State Park
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
Fishing spots
- Eagle Mountain Lake
- Lake Mineral Wells
- Benbrook Lake
- Lake Bridgeport
- Lake Granbury
- Clear Lake: (940) 627-5475
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Track Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 16a Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 16a Dam
Where does the data for Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 16a 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 16a Dam.