Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam Dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 25 Dam, located in Wise County, Texas, is a crucial infrastructure designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Denton Creek. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and spans a length of 1341 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1419 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 3.51 square miles and a surface area of 21.3 acres, this dam plays a significant role in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Site 25 Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, presenting a high risk potential. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam has one outlet gate for water release. While the hazard potential and condition assessment remain unknown, the dam serves its primary purpose effectively, showcasing the importance of proper infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, the role of structures like Denton Creek WS SCS Site 25 Dam becomes increasingly vital in safeguarding communities from flooding and managing water flow effectively. With ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight, this dam stands as a critical piece of infrastructure in the flood risk reduction efforts in Wise County, Texas, demonstrating the importance of proactive measures in water resource management for climate resilience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 25 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | · | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 2 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 10 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 250 cfs | → |
| Hickory Ck At Denton | 4 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | 1 cfs | → |
About Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam
Where does the data for Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 25 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 below 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.
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.