Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam dam
Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Grays Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam, located in Navarro, Texas, stands as a testament to the importance of flood risk reduction in water resource management. Constructed in 1955 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a structural height of 22 feet serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Hackberry Creek. With a storage capacity of 726 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Grays Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam undergoes state inspection and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. Despite being classified as having a high risk potential, with a hazard level of 2, the dam's condition is currently not rated. As the dam continues to serve its essential purpose, it remains a key component in the water resource infrastructure of the region, highlighting the intersection of climate resilience and sustainable water management practices.
With a rich history dating back over six decades, Grays Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam symbolizes the collaborative efforts of various agencies in addressing the water resource challenges faced by the community. As climate change impacts become more pronounced, the importance of maintaining and enhancing such critical infrastructure only grows. By staying vigilant in monitoring and managing the dam's risk potential, stakeholders can ensure the long-term resilience of the surrounding area against the threats of flooding, emphasizing the vital role of water resource and climate enthusiasts in safeguarding our environment.
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 8 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 Nr Rosser | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell | 2 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 1,090 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 8 Dam.
Boat launches
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- Beach Road, Ennis
- Beach Road Ennis
- Ellis County
- High View Marina Road, Ennis
- Jupiter Road, Star Harbor
Campgrounds
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
- Purtis Creek State Park
- Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
Track Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Where does the data for Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 8 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 Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam.