Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 1rev Dam dam
Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 1rev Dam
Farmers Creek WS SCS Site 1rev Dam, located in NOCONA, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Farmers Creek. Completed in 1979, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 1610 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 714 acre-feet and normal storage of 111 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 2.23 square miles, the dam serves multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife habitat, and flood risk reduction.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 52 feet and is supported by rock and soil foundations. It is equipped with one slide gate and two uncontrolled outlets. The last inspection date was in June 2013, with a moderate hazard potential rating. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is state regulated by TCEQ in Texas. Despite the lack of recent updates on emergency action plans and risk assessment, the dam continues to play a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the area.
As part of the Fort Worth District, the Farmers Creek WS SCS Site 1rev Dam contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in Montague County, Texas. With its strategic location on Farmers Creek and its multiple functions, including flood risk reduction and habitat preservation, the dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in the face of climate change challenges. Through continued state regulation and inspection, this dam remains a vital asset for the local community and wildlife, showcasing the integration of water resource management and climate resilience 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 Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 1rev Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 2 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 2 cfs | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 466 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
| Red Rv Nr Terral | 142 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 1rev Dam.
Track Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 1rev Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 1rev Dam
Where does the data for Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 1rev 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 Farmers Creek Ws Scs Site 1rev Dam.