Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam dam
Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Grays Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Navarro County, Texas, was built in 1954 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along Grays Creek. This earth-type dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 2350 feet, with a storage capacity of 3635 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has undergone modifications in 1959 and 1993 to enhance its hydraulic and structural integrity, ensuring its effectiveness in mitigating flood hazards in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Grays Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates to manage water flow during heavy rainfall events. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is considered to be in satisfactory condition and is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by state authorities. The surrounding area benefits from the dam's presence, as it helps protect nearby communities and infrastructure from potential flooding, showcasing the importance of proper water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the intricate design and functionality of Grays Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, as it represents a successful collaboration between federal agencies, local governments, and regulatory bodies to address flood risks in the region. With a commitment to safety and efficiency, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding water resources and adapting to the challenges posed by a changing climate. As a critical piece of infrastructure in the area, the Grays Creek dam serves as a model for sustainable water management practices that prioritize community resilience and environmental stewardship.
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 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Ck Nr Rice | 5 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 982 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell | 2 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Rosser | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon | 3 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 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Beach Road, Ennis
- Beach Road Ennis
- Ellis County
- High View Marina Road, Ennis
- Old Park Road Ellis County
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
Campgrounds
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
- Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
Track Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Where does the data for Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 1 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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