Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 11a Dam dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 11a Dam
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 11a Dam is a key flood risk reduction structure located in Wise County, Texas. Constructed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 39 feet high and spans 1180 feet across Panther Creek. With a storage capacity of 683 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing floodwaters and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Site 11a Dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite being rated with a high risk level, this dam has not been assessed for its condition nor has an emergency action plan been prepared. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, this structure serves as a vital component in safeguarding the local community and environment from the impacts of extreme weather events and flooding.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 11a Dam presents an intriguing case study of a locally owned flood control structure with significant storage capacity and hydraulic height. Its association with the USDA NRCS and the TCEQ adds layers of regulatory oversight and management, highlighting the collaborative efforts involved in maintaining and operating such critical infrastructure. As efforts continue to assess and manage the risks associated with this dam, it underscores the importance of proactive planning and emergency preparedness in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing flood threats.
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 11a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 63 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 18 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 11a Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Marina Circle Denton County
- Jones Road Denton County
- Cooke County
Campgrounds
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Tadra Point
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
- Pelham City Park
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
Fishing spots
Track Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 11a Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 11a Dam
Where does the data for Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 11a 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 Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 11a Dam.