Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam
Located in Wise County, Texas, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 31 Dam is a crucial structure designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along Teeter Branch. Built in 1972, this earth dam stands at 34 feet high and spans 1900 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1588 acre-feet to manage stormwater runoff from a 3.42 square mile drainage area. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam features a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 142 feet.
The dam's fair condition assessment as of April 2021 indicates a need for regular inspections, which are mandated by state regulations enforced by TCEQ. The last inspection in May 2011 affirmed its structural integrity and operational readiness, with a moderate risk rating. Denton Creek WS SCS Site 31 Dam plays a vital role in protecting surrounding communities from potential inundation, highlighting its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. Its association with Natural Resources Conservation Service underscores the collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies to safeguard against flooding events and ensure public safety.
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 31 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 30 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 4 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 18 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | 1 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | 0 cfs | → |
| Hickory Ck At Denton | 195 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- Marshall Creek Park Denton County
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Orchid Hill Lane Highland Village
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Meadowmere Lane Boat Ramp
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 31 Dam
Where does the data for Denton Creek 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
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