Rains W.F. dam
Rains W.F.
Rains W.F. is a privately-owned water resource infrastructure located in Fannin, Texas, along the TR. Red River. This structure, regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a dam height of 40 feet and a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, Rains W.F. plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite its low hazard potential and not yet rated condition assessment, Rains W.F. has been inspected periodically, with the last inspection conducted in July 1997. This structure, with a hydraulic height of 35 feet and a structural height of 40 feet, remains vital for managing water flow and ensuring the safety of nearby communities. With a close proximity to Red River, Rains W.F. stands as a testament to sustainable water management practices in the region.
As a key component of flood risk reduction efforts in Congressional District 04 of Texas, Rains W.F. represents the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. With its strategic location and state-regulated status, this structure highlights the importance of proactive infrastructure development to mitigate potential water-related disasters. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rains W.F. serves as a prime example of the critical role that dams and water management systems play in safeguarding communities against natural hazards.
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 Rains W.F. -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 409 Nr Honey Grove | 2 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
| Blue River Near Blue | 634 cfs | → |
| Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison | 828 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rains W.F..
Boat launches
- Bryan County
- County Road 34775 Lamar County
- Fm 2820 Lamar County
- Grayson County
- Lee Boulevard Grayson County
Campgrounds
- Bois D' Arc Trailhead Campground
- East Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area
- West Lake Crockett: (940) 627-5475
- West Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- East Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- Bonham State Park
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Track Rains W.F. in the Snoflo app
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About Rains W.F.
Where does the data for Rains W.F. 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 Low 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 Rains W.F..