East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam dam
East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Jack County, Texas, is a crucial infrastructure managed by the local government for flood risk reduction along the TR-Two Bush Branch. Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 28 feet high and stretches 1225 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 1347 acre-feet to safeguard the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a fair condition assessment as of August 2017, the dam features a slide gate and two uncontrolled outlets to manage water flow.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and inspected every five years, the East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam's structure and design, including a buttress core type and uncontrolled spillway, demonstrate its resilience in flood control operations. Furthermore, the dam's location within the Fort Worth District adds to its significance in the overall water resource management strategy in the area, emphasizing the importance of maintaining and monitoring its condition for long-term effectiveness.
As a key piece of infrastructure in the region, the East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam serves as a vital component in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water resource sustainability in Jack County, Texas. With its strategic design and regulatory oversight, the dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS to protect communities and maintain the ecological balance of the TR-Two Bush Branch watershed. As climate change impacts intensify, the continued maintenance and monitoring of this dam will be essential in safeguarding the area against future water-related challenges.
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 East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 8 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 143 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 123 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | 1 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | 0 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Runaway Bay Marina
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Park Road 36 Palo Pinto County
- Palo Pinto County
- Lake Eddleman Public Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Track East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Where does the data for East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 3 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 East Keechi Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.