Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam, located in Wise County, Texas, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along the Denton Creek. Completed in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 54 feet and spans 1470 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 2100 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, serving as a crucial safeguard for the surrounding area against potential inundation events.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's spillway, outlet gates, and uncontrolled spillway width of 278 feet are key components in managing potential flood events and protecting downstream areas. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available, the dam remains a significant asset in the region's water resource management strategies.
As a key feature in the flood risk reduction efforts in the region, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding communities and infrastructure from potential flood events along the Denton Creek. With its strategic design, regular inspections, and enforcement measures in place, the dam stands as a resilient structure that contributes to the overall water resource and climate resilience of the area.
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 16 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 18 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 63 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 16 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lois Road East Denton County
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Marina Circle Denton County
- Jones Road Denton County
- Cooke County
- Fm 1190 Denton County
Campgrounds
- Tadra Point
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
- Pelham City Park
- Wise County Park
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About Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam
Where does the data for Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 16 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 16 Dam.