Lost Pine Lake Dam dam
Lost Pine Lake Dam
Lost Pine Lake Dam, located in Tyler, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1929 for recreation purposes along the TR-Indian Creek. Standing at a height of 23 feet and with a length of 600 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 568 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 36 acres. The dam's spillway, with a width of 103 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second.
Despite its age, Lost Pine Lake Dam has been regularly inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) with the last assessment in 2015 rating its condition as fair. The dam's hazard potential is not available, but it is considered to have moderate risk management measures in place. The dam has three outlet gates, two of which are uncontrolled and one valve, ensuring proper water flow and management. In case of emergencies, the dam's emergency action plan status and communication protocols are not explicitly stated, but it meets regulatory guidelines.
Lost Pine Lake Dam continues to be a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational activities in Smith County, Texas. With its picturesque setting and historical significance, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper dam maintenance and the preservation of water resources in the face of changing climates.
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 Lost Pine 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 | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 84 cfs | → |
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 290 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 143 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 380 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lost Pine 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
- Fish Hawke Point
- City Park Camp - Overton
- Lake Holbrook Park - South
- Lake Holbrook Park - West
Fishing spots
Track Lost Pine Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lost Pine Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lost Pine 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 Lost Pine Lake Dam.