Morse Dam dam
Morse Dam
Morse Dam, located in Cass County, Texas, is a vital irrigation structure that was completed in 1969. This earth-type dam, with a height of 13 feet and a length of 290 feet, serves the primary purpose of providing water for irrigation in the area. With a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, Morse Dam plays a crucial role in ensuring a stable water supply for agricultural activities in the region.
Although Morse Dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate to control water flow. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the state of Texas, which mandates regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The risk assessment for Morse Dam indicates a high risk level, highlighting the importance of implementing effective risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding community.
In the midst of increasing concerns about water resource management and climate change, Morse Dam stands as a significant infrastructure supporting irrigation activities in Texas. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, it is crucial to monitor the condition of structures like Morse Dam to guarantee their operational efficiency and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Morse Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson | 29 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 16 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 80 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack | 178 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 921 cfs | → |
| Anderson Ck At Hwy 98 Nr Simms | 388 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Morse Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 2118 Cass County
- Kickapoo Lodge Road Cass County
- Park Road Bowie County
- Park Road 17 Morris County
- Pr 42 Cass County
- East Dallas Street 100, Jefferson
Campgrounds
- Jackson Creek Park - Lake Texarkana
- Daingerfield State Park
- Atlanta State Park
- Cedar Ridge Camping Area
- Malden Lake - Wright Pattman Lake
- Hurricane Creek - Lake Of The Pines
Fishing spots
Track Morse Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Morse Dam
Where does the data for Morse 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 Morse Dam.