Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam dam
Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam, located in Grayson County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along Post Oak Creek. Completed in 1988, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and a length of 3362 feet, with a storage capacity of 2844 acre-feet. The dam also serves recreational purposes, covering a surface area of 45 acres and offering opportunities for outdoor activities in the Sherman area.
Managed by the TCEQ and subject to state regulations and inspections, Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam has been assessed as structurally sound and in satisfactory condition as of April 2021. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam's uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates allow for a maximum discharge of 29500 cubic feet per second. While the hazard potential is not available, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unknown, indicating room for improvement in emergency preparedness and response.
Overall, Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and support the ongoing maintenance and safety measures for this significant infrastructure to ensure the protection of communities and the environment along Post Oak Creek.
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 Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison | 45 cfs | → |
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 21 cfs | → |
| Timber Ck Nr Collinsville | 62 cfs | → |
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 27 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 6 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 466 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam.
Track Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam 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 Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Where does the data for Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 11 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 Choctaw Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam.