Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 18e Dam dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 18e Dam
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18e Dam, located in Wise County, Texas, was completed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Black Creek. The primary purpose of this earth dam, standing at a height of 30 feet with a length of 1193 feet, is to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.61 square miles, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and protecting the community from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Despite its age, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18e Dam has not been rated for its condition, with hazard potential listed as "Not Available" and a high risk assessment score of 2. While the dam does not feature a spillway, it does have an outlet gate for water release. The dam's inspection frequency, emergency preparedness, and risk management measures are not fully documented, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the structure's effectiveness in flood control and water resource management.
As a locally owned and regulated structure, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18e Dam remains under the jurisdiction of the TCEQ in Texas. With its critical role in flood risk reduction and water resource management, stakeholders and climate enthusiasts are encouraged to stay informed about the dam's condition, inspection reports, and emergency preparedness plans to safeguard the community and environment from potential risks associated with extreme weather events and changing climate patterns.
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 18e Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 4 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | 1 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 30 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 21 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 18 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 18e Dam.
Boat launches
- Lois Road East Denton County
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- Marina Circle Denton County
- Fm 1190 Denton County
- Jones Road Denton County
Campgrounds
- Black Creek Lake
- Tadra Point
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Wise County Park
- Pelham City Park
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About Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 18e Dam
Where does the data for Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 18e 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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