Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam dam
Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam
The Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam is a gravity dam located in Jones, Texas, designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS and completed in 1950. The dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a length of 150 feet, with a storage capacity of 668 acre-feet. Situated along the Clear Fork Brazos River, the dam serves multiple purposes including water supply and other functions. Despite its age, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity.
Owned by the local government, the Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam is an essential structure in the Fort Worth District, providing crucial water management capabilities for the surrounding area. The dam features Tainter (radial) gates for water release and does not have a spillway. While its condition is currently not rated, the dam poses a high risk level (2) due to its age and potential hazards. The surrounding community of Nugent relies on the dam for water supply and water management, making it a vital resource for the region's sustainability and climate resilience efforts.
With its historical significance and ongoing role in water management, the Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam stands as a testament to the importance of infrastructure in ensuring water security in Texas. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like this dam play a critical role in mitigating risks and providing essential services to the community. The dam's design, construction, and maintenance reflect a commitment to sustainable water management practices and highlight the collaboration between local government agencies and regulatory bodies to safeguard water resources for future generations.
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 Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Nugent | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Hawley | 3 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck At Ih 20 | 0 cfs | → |
| Cat Claw Ck At Abilene | · | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Lueders | 6 cfs | → |
| California Ck Nr Stamford | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
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About Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam
Where does the data for Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion 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 Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam.