West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 12 Dam dam
West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 12 Dam
The West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Jack County, Texas, is a crucial infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk in the area. Completed in 1952, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 1765 feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the surrounding community. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 136 acre-feet and a total storage capacity of 912 acre-feet, providing essential protection against potential flooding events in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. With its location on the TR-Briar Branch river/stream and under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the USACE, this dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the local community against the adverse impacts of extreme weather events and ensuring water resource sustainability in the region.
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 West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 12 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 1 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 51 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 134 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 12 Dam.
Campgrounds
- Wise County Park
- Richardson State Park
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
- Pelham City Park
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
Track West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 12 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 12 Dam
Where does the data for West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 12 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 West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 12 Dam.