Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 26 Dam dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 26 Dam
Located in Wise, Texas, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction and irrigation purposes along Morris Branch. Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and stretches for 2580 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2360 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 238 feet and a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and mitigating potential flooding in the area.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, the condition assessment of the dam remains unrated. With a hydraulic height matching its structural height, this buttress-core dam also features slide and uncontrolled outlet gates for water release. As a significant component of the water resource infrastructure in the region, this dam stands as a testament to effective flood control and water management practices.
Overall, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam stands as a critical piece of infrastructure in Wise County, Texas, contributing to flood risk reduction efforts and irrigation needs in the area. With a focus on maintaining its operational efficiency and safety standards, this earth dam continues to play a vital role in managing water flow along Morris Branch. As climate change impacts water resources, the importance of structures like Denton Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam in ensuring water security and resilience in the face of environmental challenges cannot be understated.
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 Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 26 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 76 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 311 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Hickory Ck At Denton | 193 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | 52 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 486 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 26 Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- Marshall Creek Park Denton County
- Orchid Hill Lane Highland Village
- Sycamore Bend Road Hickory Creek
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Marina Circle Denton County
Campgrounds
- Black Creek Lake
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Tadra Point
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Wise County Park
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
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About Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 26 Dam
Where does the data for Denton Creek 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.
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