Choctaw Creek Ws Nrcs Site 8a dam
Choctaw Creek Ws Nrcs Site 8a
Located in Grayson County, Texas, Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 8a is a key site managed by the local government for flood risk reduction along Sand Creek. This earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 2000, stands at a height of 52.5 feet and spans a length of 2162 feet, providing storage of up to 2654 acre-feet in its reservoir. With a drainage area of 4.06 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 34000 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region.
The dam, regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), features a spillway type of uncontrolled with a width of 173 feet. Despite being designated as "Fair" in its condition assessment as of April 2021, the site has an inspection frequency of 5 years to ensure its continued reliability. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are currently not available, highlighting a potential area for improvement in the site's overall emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
With its strategic location and design features, Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 8a serves as a vital component in the water resource infrastructure of the area. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges to water management, understanding and enhancing the resilience of structures like this earth dam will be crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources for the communities it serves.
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 Nrcs Site 8a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 21 cfs | → |
| Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison | 45 cfs | → |
| Timber Ck Nr Collinsville | 62 cfs | → |
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 27 cfs | → |
| Little Elm Ck Nr Aubrey | 27 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Choctaw Creek Ws Nrcs Site 8a.
Track Choctaw Creek Ws Nrcs Site 8a 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 Nrcs Site 8a
Where does the data for Choctaw Creek Ws Nrcs Site 8a 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 Nrcs Site 8a.