Steven Capps Dam dam
Steven Capps Dam
Steven Capps Dam, located in Titus County, Texas, is a private earth dam completed in 2007 for recreational purposes along the Prairie Branch stream. Standing at a height of 16.3 feet and stretching 470 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8 acres. Despite not having a spillway, the dam has an outlet gate for water release.
With a risk assessment rating of high (2), Steven Capps Dam has not been officially rated for its condition assessment. The dam has not been inspected since June 2008, raising concerns about its safety and maintenance. While the dam does not fall under federal jurisdiction, it is subject to state permitting and inspection, although enforcement is not specified. Despite these regulatory gaps, the dam remains a popular spot for recreational activities in the area.
Given the limited data available on the dam's infrastructure and maintenance history, enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find Steven Capps Dam an intriguing case study for understanding the challenges and potential risks associated with privately owned dams. The lack of recent inspections and maintenance records, coupled with its high-risk rating, highlight the importance of regular monitoring and upkeep to ensure the safety of such structures and the surrounding environment. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the resilience of dams like Steven Capps will be crucial in mitigating potential hazards and maintaining sustainable water management practices.
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 Steven Capps Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 6 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 11 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha | 119 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs | 1,100 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 73 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 605 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Steven Capps Dam.
Boat launches
- Titus County
- North Jefferson Avenue Mount Pleasant
- Boat Ramp Road Titus County
- Park Road 2117 Titus County
- Park Road 17 Morris County
Campgrounds
- Titus County Park
- Monticello Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
- Cedar Ridge Camping Area
- Daingerfield State Park
- Jack Guthrie Park - Monticello Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Steven Capps Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Steven Capps Dam
Where does the data for Steven Capps 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 Steven Capps Dam.