Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Gss 129 dam
Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Gss 129
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 129 is a crucial flood risk reduction structure located in Wise County, Texas. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and was completed in 1994 by the USDA NRCS. With a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.11 square miles, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite its high hazard potential, the condition of Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 129 has not been rated, reflecting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in managing flood risks. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam relies on its structural integrity to prevent overtopping during peak discharge events. As a key component in the flood risk reduction efforts in the region, the dam serves as a critical infrastructure for safeguarding communities and ecosystems along the Big Sandy Creek watershed.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and support the maintenance of structures like Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 129 to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events and protect the local environment. By understanding the design, purpose, and risk assessment of this dam, stakeholders can work together to ensure its resilience and effectiveness in managing flood risks for the benefit of all residents and ecosystems in the area.
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 Gss 129 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 30 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | 1 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | 0 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 4 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 18 cfs | → |
| Hickory Ck At Denton | 195 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Gss 129.
Boat launches
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- Runaway Bay Marina
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Marshall Creek Park Denton County
- Meadowmere Lane Boat Ramp
- Meadowmere Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Black Creek Lake
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Tadra Point
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Wise County Park
Track Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Gss 129 in the Snoflo app
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About Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Gss 129
Where does the data for Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Gss 129 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
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