Horseshoe Lake South Dam dam
Horseshoe Lake South Dam
Horseshoe Lake South Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Standing at a height of 11 feet with a length of 320 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 193 acre-feet and a surface area of 44 acres. The dam is situated off the Ch-Sabine River and is regulated by the state with permitting and inspection requirements in place.
Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment remain ungraded. The last inspection of the dam took place in 1976, highlighting a potential need for updated assessments and risk management measures. With an uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates, the dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management guidelines remain unaddressed.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the maintenance and safety of dams like Horseshoe Lake South Dam may find the lack of recent inspections and assessments concerning. As a vital infrastructure for irrigation in the area, ensuring the structural integrity and risk management of the dam is crucial for both the local community and the surrounding environment. With the potential for future updates and improvements, the dam's overall safety and functionality may be further enhanced to meet regulatory standards and mitigate hazards effectively.
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 Horseshoe Lake South Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 172 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 38 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 223 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 81 cfs | → |
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 1 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 83 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Horseshoe Lake South Dam.
Boat launches
- Fm 14 Smith County
- County Road 3440 2448, Wood County
- South Tyler Street 901, Gladewater
- Private Road 5183 Wood County
- Estes Parkway 5001, Lakeport
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
Campgrounds
- Lake Hawkins County Rv Park
- Fish Hawke Point
- Tyler State Park
- Camp Deer Run
- City Park Camp - Overton
- Governor Jim Hogg Rv Park - Quitman
Fishing spots
Track Horseshoe Lake South Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Horseshoe Lake South Dam
Where does the data for Horseshoe Lake South 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 Horseshoe Lake South Dam.