Holloway Lake Dam dam
Holloway Lake Dam
Holloway Lake Dam, located in Cherokee, Texas, was completed in 1965 with a primary purpose of recreation. This privately-owned dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 480 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 248 acre-feet. It is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities in the area.
Despite its recreational appeal, the dam poses a high risk (2) according to a risk assessment. It lacks a spillway and has no designated hazard potential or condition assessment rating. The dam does not have an emergency action plan in place and has not been inspected or assessed for its current condition. However, it is noted that the dam is not regulated by the state and does not fall under federal jurisdiction.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Holloway Lake Dam to be an intriguing case study due to its unique characteristics and risk profile. The lack of regulatory oversight and emergency preparedness raises questions about the safety and management of the dam, highlighting the importance of proper monitoring and maintenance practices for infrastructure in water resource management.
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 Holloway Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Angelina Rv Nr Alto | 314 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lanana At Nacogdoches | 9 cfs | → |
| E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing | 132 cfs | → |
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 290 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 143 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Diboll | 555 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Holloway Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Nacogdoches West Park, Nacogdoches
- County Road 753, Nacogdoches
- Texas 94 22801, Apple Springs
- Kurth Lake Road, Lufkin
- South Shore Drive 3301-3371, Jacksonville
Campgrounds
- Neches Bluff Overlook
- Neches Bluff Overlook: (936) 655-2299
- Mission Tejas State Park
- Ratcliff Lake
- Ratcliff Lake: (936) 655-2299
- Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Holloway Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Holloway Lake Dam
Where does the data for Holloway Lake 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 Holloway Lake Dam.