Wpec Gss dam
Wpec Gss
Wpec Gss is a privately owned earth dam located in Cooke County, Texas, along TR-Denton Creek. Built in 1979 by USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 740 feet, providing a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Despite being regulated by the state with inspection and permitting requirements, the dam is classified as having a high risk potential due to its condition assessment being not rated.
The primary purpose of Wpec Gss is listed as 'Other', with its design being of an Earth dam type with a buttress core. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does feature a single outlet gate. The dam's hazard potential is not available, and it lacks a detailed risk assessment or management plan. Despite these factors, the dam remains in operation without any reported enforcement actions taken against it.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Wpec Gss an intriguing site to study, given its unique design and risk profile. The lack of detailed information on its condition assessment and risk management measures raises questions about the dam's long-term safety and reliability. Further research and monitoring of this dam could provide valuable insights into the challenges of managing water resources in Texas and the potential impacts of climate change on infrastructure like Wpec Gss.
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 Wpec Gss -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Timber Ck Nr Collinsville | · | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point | 34 cfs | → |
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | · | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 3 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 9 cfs | → |
| Little Elm Ck Nr Aubrey | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wpec Gss.
Boat launches
- Denton County
- Cooke County
- Fairview Circle Denton County
- Jones Road Denton County
- Fm 1190 Denton County
- Marina Circle Denton County
Campgrounds
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
- Constellation Park Campsite #1
- Constellation Park Campsite #2
- Constellation Park Campsite #3
- Constellation Park Campsite #4
Fishing spots
Track Wpec Gss in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Wpec Gss
Where does the data for Wpec Gss 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 Wpec Gss.