Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 104 Dam dam
Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 104 Dam
Grays Creek WS SCS Site 104 Dam, located in Navarro, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Trinity River. This earth-type dam, completed in 1963, stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 974 feet, providing a storage capacity of 223 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam remains in good condition and has not been rated for potential hazards.
The dam, managed by the Fort Worth District of the USACE, plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. Its strategic location and design make it an important asset for water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. With a high risk assessment, it is essential for local authorities to ensure regular inspections and maintenance to uphold the dam's functionality and safety standards for the community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Grays Creek WS SCS Site 104 Dam to be a significant structure in flood risk reduction efforts along the Trinity River. Its historical significance, design features, and role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding make it a noteworthy site for those interested in sustainable water management practices and the impact of infrastructure on climate resilience. The dam serves as a tangible example of how engineering solutions can help address environmental challenges and protect communities from natural disasters.
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 Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 104 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 982 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck Nr Rice | 5 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Rosser | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell | 2 cfs | → |
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 104 Dam.
Boat launches
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- Jupiter Road, Star Harbor
- County Road 2830 15500, Henderson County
- Beach Road, Ennis
- Beach Road Ennis
- Navarro County
Campgrounds
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Purtis Creek State Park
- Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
- Staff Cabins
- Red Oak
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About Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 104 Dam
Where does the data for Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 104 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.
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