Haynes Lake Dam dam
Haynes Lake Dam
Haynes Lake Dam, located in Trinity County, Texas, is a privately-owned structure built in 1955 for purposes other than flood control or water storage. This earth dam, with a height of 13 feet and a length of 580 feet, is situated on the TR-Brushy Creek. It has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 43 acre-feet.
Despite its relatively small size, Haynes Lake Dam is considered to have a high risk potential, with a Hazard Potential rating of "Not Available" and a Risk Assessment of 2 (High). The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. While it is not regulated by the state and has not been rated for its condition, the dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements. The surrounding area does not have designated inundation maps or an Emergency Action Plan in place.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Haynes Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and safety. With its unique design characteristics and high-risk assessment, this privately-owned structure serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspection, maintenance, and emergency preparedness for dams of all sizes. Its location on Brushy Creek adds to its environmental significance, making it a focal point for those interested in the intersection of water resources and infrastructure development.
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 Haynes Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo Ck At Onalaska | 383 cfs | → |
| Long King Ck At Livingston | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Diboll | 756 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Goodrich | 8,590 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville | 15 cfs | → |
| Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville | 196 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Haynes Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Harbor Point Boat Launch
- San Jacinto County
- Cedar Point Boat Ramp
- Caney Creek Drive 401, Polk County
- 190 Boat Launch 898, Point Blank
Campgrounds
- Wolf Creek Park - Lake Livingston
- Lake Livingston State Park
- Four Notch Hunter Camp
- Double Lake
- Double Lake Recreation Area
- Double Lake Recreation Area: (936) 344-6205
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Highway 7 To Us Highway 59
- Preserve Boundary Of The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Village Creek
- Preserve Boundary In The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Trinity River
- State Highway 21 To State Highwy 7
- Farm To Market Road 1375 To East Fork Of San Jacinto River
- Us Highway 59 To Us Highway 69
Track Haynes Lake 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 Haynes Lake Dam
Where does the data for Haynes 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 Haynes Lake Dam.