West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 1 Dam dam
West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Located in Jack County, Texas, the West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 1 Dam is a vital earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1951 to primarily reduce flood risks along the North Fork Crooked Creek. Standing at a height of 46 feet with a length of 1,288 feet, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 8,855 acre-feet and serves as a critical structure for mitigating potential flooding in the region. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, ensuring its structural integrity and functionality.
With a drainage area of 13.61 square miles, the West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 1 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting downstream areas from excessive flooding. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet and is equipped with four uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite its moderate hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment rating of 3 underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its flood risk reduction capabilities.
As a key piece of infrastructure in the Tulsa District, the West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 1 Dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS to safeguard communities and natural resources from the impacts of extreme weather events. Its strategic placement and design highlight the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience, showcasing the importance of proactive measures in addressing the challenges posed by 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 West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 1 cfs | → |
| E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta | · | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta | · | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Fm 2606 Clay County
- Pawnee Trail 498, Clay County
- Archer County
- Boat Ramp Road Clay County
Campgrounds
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
- Richardson State Park
- Pelham City Park
- Wise County Park
- Hapgood Rv Park
- Lake Arrowhead State Park
Track West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Where does the data for West Fork Above Bridgeport 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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