North Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam dam
North Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam
North Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam, located in Bridgeport, Texas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS. Built in 1969, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and stretches 750 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 2808 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Henderson Creek, this dam serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, North Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community from water-related hazards. With a drainage area of 4.9 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, this dam is a vital piece of infrastructure for managing water resources in the region. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood control.
The absence of a spillway and limited outlet gates at the dam indicate the importance of regular inspections and risk assessments to ensure its structural integrity. With a high risk level assigned to this structure, it underscores the need for continued vigilance and preparedness to mitigate any potential threats. North Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of various agencies in addressing flood risk and water management challenges 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 North Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 1 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 6 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 134 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 126 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Nr Archer City | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Eddleman Public Boat Ramp
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Palo Pinto County
- Park Road 36 Palo Pinto County
Campgrounds
- Richardson State Park
- Lake Eddleman City Park
- Firemans City Park - Graham
- Kindley City Park
- Wise County Park
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
Fishing spots
Track North Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About North Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam
Where does the data for North Creek Ws Scs Site 23 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 23 Dam.