Corsicana Station Dam dam
Corsicana Station Dam
Corsicana Station Dam, located in Navarro County, Texas, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Constructed in 1970, the dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Mesquite Branch river, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam, designed by G. A. Lundberg, features a buttress core type and a spillway width of zero. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment has been categorized as high. Despite the lack of inundation maps and a formal emergency action plan, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. Its location within the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers adds to its significance as a water resource structure in the region.
Overall, Corsicana Station Dam serves as a vital recreational asset in the area, offering opportunities for water-based activities while also playing a role in water resource management. With its unique design and historical significance, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable infrastructure in addressing the challenges of water resource management and climate change in the region.
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 Corsicana Station Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Ck Nr Rice | 11 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell | 2 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck Nr Dawson | 0 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 3,140 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon | 13 cfs | → |
| Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Corsicana Station Dam.
Boat launches
- Navarro County
- Beach Road, Ennis
- Ellis County
- Beach Road Ennis
- Northwest 3360 Road, Frost
- High View Marina Road, Ennis
Campgrounds
- Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Liberty Hill - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
Track Corsicana Station Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Corsicana Station Dam
Where does the data for Corsicana Station 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 Corsicana Station Dam.