Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 16c Dam dam
Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 16c Dam
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 16c Dam, located in Hopkins, Texas, was completed in 1977 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-REDDIG CREEK. This earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 3220 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 669 acre-feet. The dam is owned and regulated by the local government, with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality overseeing state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite being rated as having a high risk potential, the condition assessment of Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 16c Dam is currently not rated. The structure has no spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an emergency action plan in place, it remains an essential asset for managing flood risks in the area. With its strategic location and design, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management practices.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 16c Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security for the local community. With its sturdy earth construction and operational history since 1977, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive water management in the face of evolving environmental challenges. For enthusiasts in the field of water resources and climate resilience, this dam serves as a valuable case study in infrastructure planning and management for sustainable water security 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 Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 16c Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | · | → |
| Cowleech Fk Sabine Rv At Greenville | 1 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 3 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 40 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 16c Dam.
Boat launches
- Fm 2946 Rains County
- Honey Creek Interpretive Trail Hopkins County
- Wood County
- County Road 1973 Wood County
- East Tawakoni
- Rains County
Campgrounds
- Wind Point Park
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
- Lake Quitman Park
- Lake Winnsboro North Park
- Governor Jim Hogg Rv Park - Quitman
- Lake Holbrook Park - West
Fishing spots
Track Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 16c Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 16c Dam
Where does the data for Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 16c 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 Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 16c Dam.