Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 26 Dam dam
Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 26 Dam
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam, located in Grayson, Texas, is a critical structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area. Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 54 feet and spans a length of 3035 feet, providing storage for up to 1868 acre-feet of water. The dam serves various purposes such as fire protection, recreation, and wildlife conservation, showcasing its importance in the local ecosystem.
Managed by the Texas State regulatory agency TCEQ, Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam has been designated as a state-regulated structure with inspection, permitting, and enforcement responsibilities. Despite the high risk assessment of the dam, its condition assessment remains unrated, and no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared. With a hazard potential that is not available, the dam continues to play a crucial role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding areas, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality.
As part of the Fort Worth District's infrastructure, the Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies in managing water resources and climate challenges. By providing essential flood protection, storage, and recreational opportunities, the dam serves as a vital asset in maintaining the balance between human development and environmental conservation 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 Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 26 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 21 cfs | → |
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 4 cfs | → |
| Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison | 828 cfs | → |
| Indian Ck At Sh 78 Nr Farmersville | 21 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Mckinney | 123 cfs | → |
| Wilson Ck Dws Of Hwy 75 At Mckinney | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 26 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lee Boulevard Grayson County
- Grayson County
- Twin Groves Park Road Collin County
- West Audie Murphy Parkway Farmersville
Campgrounds
- Bonham State Park
- Dam Site
- Fossil Ridge Camping Area
- Overflow Camping
- Elm Point Camping Area
- Erwin Park - Mckinney
Fishing spots
Track Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 26 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 26 Dam
Where does the data for Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 26 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 Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 26 Dam.