Jan Kay Lake Dam dam
Jan Kay Lake Dam
Jan Kay Lake Dam, located in Red River, Texas, stands as a testament to the vital role of water resource management in the region. Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this private earth dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock watering, and recreational activities. With a height of 18 feet and a length of 530 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, ensuring a stable water supply for the surrounding area.
Despite its age, Jan Kay Lake Dam remains a critical infrastructure for the community, with a high risk assessment due to its condition not being rated. The dam, constructed with a buttress core type and no spillway, highlights the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality. With a primary source agency in Texas and state permitting and inspection in place, efforts are being made to manage any potential risks associated with the dam.
As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, understanding the significance of Jan Kay Lake Dam in safeguarding water resources and supporting local ecosystems is essential. With its location on TR-SCATTER CREEK and a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water supply management and environmental conservation efforts in the region. As we continue to address the challenges of water scarcity and climate change, Jan Kay Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management practices for the well-being of communities and the environment.
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 Jan Kay Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 131 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 875 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 10 cfs | → |
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 51 cfs | → |
| Red River At Arthur City | 2,630 cfs | → |
| Red River Near De Kalb | 2,720 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jan Kay Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Sanders Cove Campground
- Sanders Cove - Pat Mayse Lake
- Raymond Gary State Park
- Pat Mayse East
- Pat Mayse East - Pat Mayse Lake
- Pat Mayse West
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Jan Kay Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jan Kay Lake Dam
Where does the data for Jan Kay 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 Jan Kay Lake Dam.