Club 13 Lake Dam dam
Club 13 Lake Dam
Club 13 Lake Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreation purposes. Built in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 350 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 324 acre-feet. The dam sits on the TR-Butler Creek, within the Fort Worth District, and is regulated by the state with permitting and inspection requirements in place.
The dam's spillway, of uncontrolled type, has a width of 23 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 90 cubic feet per second. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are not rated, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. The dam is equipped with two uncontrolled outlet gates and has a surface area of 172 acres, providing ample space for water-based recreational activities. Despite lacking federal oversight, the dam remains an integral part of the local water resource infrastructure in the area.
Overall, Club 13 Lake Dam presents a significant engineering feat in water management for recreational purposes in the heart of Texas. With its modest size and design features, the dam offers both enjoyment and a sense of security to the community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricacies of this structure, its role in balancing recreation and reservoir functionalities becomes evident, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 Club 13 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 259 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 103 cfs | → |
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 290 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 143 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 84 cfs | → |
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Club 13 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
- County Road 3504, Bullard
- Farm-To-Market Road 1892, Frankston
- Fm 14 Smith County
- County Road 3440 2448, Wood County
- South Shore Drive 3301-3371, Jacksonville
Campgrounds
- Tyler State Park
- Lake Hawkins County Rv Park
- City Park Camp - Overton
- Fish Hawke Point
- Lake Jacksonville Campground
- Lake Holbrook Park - South
Fishing spots
Track Club 13 Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Club 13 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Club 13 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 Club 13 Lake Dam.