Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 14a Dam dam
Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 14a Dam
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 14a Dam, located in Wise County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1997 for flood risk reduction along the Big Sandy Creek. This earth dam with a height of 33 feet and a length of 1024 feet serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, providing a storage capacity of 440 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1320 cubic feet per second. The dam is state-regulated by TCEQ, with inspections and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
Despite being categorized as having a moderate risk level, with a hazard potential and condition assessment currently not available, the Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 14a Dam plays a critical role in managing floodwaters and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. The uncontrolled spillway and four outlet gates allow for controlled water release during high flow events, while the dam's buttress core and rock-soil foundation provide structural stability. With a surface area of 14 acres and a drainage area of 0.88 square miles, this dam is a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 14a Dam represents a key piece of Texas's flood risk reduction strategy, with its design and construction overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. While the dam's risk level is moderate, ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight by TCEQ ensure its continued functionality and safety. As part of the broader network of dams and water management structures in the region, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting communities and ecosystems from the impacts of flooding and managing water resources in an efficient and sustainable manner.
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 Site 14a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | 1 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 8 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 4 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 30 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 14a Dam.
Track Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 14a Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 14a Dam
Where does the data for Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 14a 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
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