Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv dam
Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv
Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv, located in Dallas, Texas, was completed in 1985 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. This private dam, constructed as an earth dam with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 15 feet with a structural height of 20 feet. It has a storage capacity of 249 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 90 acre-feet.
The dam does not have a spillway and is not equipped with locks. Despite not having an official hazard potential rating or condition assessment, it is still considered to have a high risk level. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Even though it may not be the largest or most well-known dam, Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv plays a crucial role in the irrigation and recreation activities in the area. Its presence on Cottonwood Creek highlights the importance of water resource management in the region, especially in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands. With its risk level being classified as high, it is essential to continue monitoring and maintaining the dam to prevent any potential hazards and ensure its long-term functionality.
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 Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Spur 348 | 545 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv Nr Carrollton | 313 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Grapevine | 36 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Grand Prairie | 664 cfs | → |
| Mountain Ck At Grand Prairie | 305 cfs | → |
| Indian Ck At Fm 2281 | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv.
Track Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv in the Snoflo app
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About Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv
Where does the data for Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv 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 Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv.