Harris Lake B Dam dam
Harris Lake B Dam
Harris Lake B Dam, located in Wood County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1960 for the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. This dam stands at a height of 18 feet and stretches 520 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The dam is situated along the TR-GLADE CREEK and is part of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its hazard potential is listed as not available. The risk assessment for the dam is considered high, with a DSAC risk level of 2. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does have one outlet gate. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in June 2006, and it is unclear if any updates or maintenance measures have been implemented since then. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place and it is not clear if it meets current guidelines for such plans.
Overall, Harris Lake B Dam serves important functions for the local community in terms of water supply and protection. However, there are potential risks associated with its condition and lack of updated emergency preparedness measures. This highlights the importance of regular inspections, maintenance, and the development of comprehensive emergency plans for the safety and security of the surrounding area in case of a dam failure or emergency situation.
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 Harris Lake B Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 12 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 135 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 313 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 45 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 100 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 364 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harris Lake B Dam.
Boat launches
- Private Road 5183 Wood County
- County Road 1973 Wood County
- Wood County
- County Road 3440 2448, Wood County
- Fm 2946 Rains County
- Fm 14 Smith County
Campgrounds
- Governor Jim Hogg Rv Park - Quitman
- Lake Quitman Park
- Lake Holbrook Park - West
- Lake Holbrook Park - South
- Lake Winnsboro North Park
- Camp Deer Run
Fishing spots
Track Harris Lake B Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Harris Lake B Dam
Where does the data for Harris Lake B 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 Harris Lake B Dam.