Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 13a Dam dam
Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 13a Dam
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam, located in Montague, Texas, serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the TR-MIDDLE CREEK. Constructed in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and stretches 1296 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 259 acre-feet. Despite its impressive size and purpose, the dam lacks a spillway and has not been rated for its condition assessment, presenting a potential hazard in the event of extreme weather events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding. With a drainage area of 0.62 square miles, the dam provides essential debris control and fire protection while also serving as a fish and wildlife pond. However, the lack of inspection data and emergency preparedness measures raises concerns about its long-term resilience and ability to withstand future climate challenges.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the need for comprehensive risk assessment and management measures at Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam becomes increasingly urgent. With a high risk rating and limited information on hazard potential and emergency protocols, stakeholders must prioritize proactive maintenance and upgrades to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this vital flood control structure.
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 Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 13a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | 1 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 8 cfs | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 4 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
| E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 13a Dam.
Track Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 13a Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 13a Dam
Where does the data for Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 13a 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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