Muel dam
Muel
Muel is a federal dam located in Lake Texoma, Oklahoma, designed primarily for flood risk reduction along the Whisky Creek. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 700 cubic feet per second, Muel serves as a crucial infrastructure to manage water flow and mitigate potential flooding in the region.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, Muel has a very high risk assessment rating of 1 due to its age and lack of recent condition assessments. The dam features one valve outlet gate and has not been modified in recent years. The last recorded inspection dates back to 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam is currently deemed to be in a "not rated" condition, there is a lack of comprehensive risk management measures in place, highlighting the need for further evaluation and potential updates to ensure the safety and functionality of this critical water resource infrastructure.
With its close proximity to the Fort Worth District and the oversight of federal agencies, Muel plays a vital role in protecting downstream communities from potential flooding events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to closely monitor the condition and maintenance of dams like Muel to safeguard against the risks associated with aging infrastructure and changing environmental conditions. By staying informed and advocating for proper management practices, we can contribute to the resilience and sustainability of our water resources for future generations.
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 Muel -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 19 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 214 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Dickson | 374 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 12 cfs | → |
| Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison | 45 cfs | → |
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Muel.
Boat launches
- Bryan County
- Lake Road Marshall County
- Grayson County
- Lee Boulevard Grayson County
- Paw Paw Creek Road Grayson County
Campgrounds
- Pennington Creek Park
- Little Glasses Resort And Marina
- Lake Texoma State Park
- Newberry Creek Resort And Marina
- Johnson Creek - Lake Texoma
- Willow Springs - Lake Texoma
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Track Muel in the Snoflo app
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About Muel
Where does the data for Muel 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 Muel.