Berry Lake Dam dam
Berry Lake Dam
Berry Lake Dam, located in Hopkins County, Texas, is a private earth dam that was completed in 1964 with a height of 18 feet and a length of 800 feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 202 acre-feet. It is situated on TR-ROCK CREEK and is under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas.
Despite being classified as having a high risk potential, the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. It does not have a spillway and has no associated structures. The dam is privately owned and is not regulated by the state, although it undergoes state permitting and inspection processes. The structure is designed as a buttress earth dam with an outlet gate.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Berry Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned earth dam in Texas. With its unique design and historical significance, the dam offers a valuable opportunity for research and exploration into the intersection of water management, infrastructure development, and environmental impact. The dam's location on TR-ROCK CREEK adds to its significance in the local ecosystem and highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management practices.
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 Berry Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 3 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 7 cfs | → |
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | 1 cfs | → |
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 3 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Berry Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Honey Creek Interpretive Trail Hopkins County
- Fm 2946 Rains County
- County Road 1973 Wood County
- 7th Street Delta County
- Wood County
- Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Lake Winnsboro North Park
- Winnsboro City Rv Park
- Lake Quitman Park
- Overlook Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Walleye Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Twin Oaks Park - Lake Cypress Springs
Fishing spots
Track Berry 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 Berry Lake Dam
Where does the data for Berry 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 Berry Lake Dam.