North Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam dam
North Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam
The North Creek WS SCS Site 18 Dam in Jack, Texas, is a significant structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Little Cleveland Creek. Completed in 1951, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and stretches 2400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 3576 acre-feet. It serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction and irrigation, making it a vital component of water resource management in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the North Creek WS SCS Site 18 Dam has not undergone recent inspections or assessments, with its hazard potential and condition assessment marked as "Not Available" and "Not Rated," respectively. Despite the lack of recent data, the dam's moderate risk level (3) suggests the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and supporting irrigation needs in the region.
With its uncontrolled spillway and four outlet gates, the North Creek WS SCS Site 18 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the significance of structures like this dam in minimizing flood risks and supporting agricultural activities underscores the need for continued oversight and investment in sustainable water management practices to ensure the resilience of communities and ecosystems in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 North Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 106 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 140 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 126 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 5 cfs | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Nr Archer City | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Richardson State Park
- Wise County Park
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
- Lake Eddleman City Park
- Firemans City Park - Graham
- Kindley City Park
Track North Creek Ws Scs Site 18 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 North Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam
Where does the data for North Creek Ws Scs Site 18 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 North Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam.