Crystal Springs Dam dam
Crystal Springs Dam
Crystal Springs Dam, located in Bowie, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a height of 18 feet and stretching 600 feet in length, this dam was completed in 1947 and has a storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is still in good condition with a hazard potential that is currently not available.
Situated on TR-Moss Creek, the dam does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state. It has one outlet gate and is inspected regularly for safety. With a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", measures for risk management are not specified in the data. Overall, Crystal Springs Dam serves as an important structure for recreational purposes in the area, providing a source of enjoyment for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
While the dam's specific designer is unknown, its construction and operation fall under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a risk potential deemed significant, continued monitoring and maintenance of Crystal Springs Dam will be essential to ensure its continued safety and functionality for years to come.
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 Crystal Springs Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Ck At Hwy 98 Nr Simms | 388 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 921 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs | 316 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha | 60 cfs | → |
| Red River At Index | 1,860 cfs | → |
| Red River Near De Kalb | 1,750 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crystal Springs Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 1205 Bowie County
- Bowie County
- Park Road Bowie County
- Kickapoo Lodge Road Cass County
- Red River Road South Bowie County
Campgrounds
- Herron Creek - Wright Patman Reservoir
- Malden Lake - Wright Pattman Lake
- Thomas Lake Park Dispersed
- Elliott Lake Military - Red River
- Kelly Creek Park - Lake Wright Patman
- Jackson Creek Park - Lake Texarkana
Fishing spots
Track Crystal Springs Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Crystal Springs Dam
Where does the data for Crystal Springs 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 Crystal Springs Dam.