Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam dam
Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Located in Hunt, Texas, the Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam was completed in 1977 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at 35 feet high and stretches 2903 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 2696 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
The dam is designed with a buttress core type and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 208 feet. The outlet gates consist of one slide gate and four uncontrolled gates, allowing for controlled water release in times of high discharge. Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk level (3) according to the risk assessment. Overall, the Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area and contributes to water resource management efforts in Texas.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the technical details of the dam, such as its hydraulic height, drainage area, and spillway type. The dam's location on Lake Fork Creek highlights its significance in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events. As a locally owned structure, the dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure that demonstrates the collaboration between government agencies and conservation services in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water resource sustainability 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 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cowleech Fk Sabine Rv At Greenville | 1 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 38 cfs | → |
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | · | → |
| S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan | 6 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- East Tawakoni
- West Tawakoni
- Golf Drive West Tawakoni
- Rains County
- Fm 751 11438, Hunt County
- Duck Cove Public Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Lake Fork Creek 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.