Mt Vernon City Lake Dam dam
Mt Vernon City Lake Dam
Mt Vernon City Lake Dam, located in Franklin County, Texas, is a vital structure designed for water supply purposes on Denton Creek. Built in 1951 by Wisenbaker Fix & Associates, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and stretches 950 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 746 acre-feet. With a surface area of 58.7 acres and a drainage area of 0.97 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of Denton Creek and ensuring water availability for the surrounding area.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 107 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for the release of excess water during periods of high flow. Despite being in fair condition as of the latest assessment in April 2021, the dam is subject to moderate risk due to its age and potential hazards, though no specific hazard potential is listed. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) oversees the regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement of the dam to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the community it serves. With a history of providing reliable water storage and management, Mt Vernon City Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Mt Vernon City Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 10 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 10 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 875 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 38 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 4 cfs | → |
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 131 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mt Vernon City Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Franklin County
- Park Road 2117 Titus County
- Boat Ramp Road Titus County
- Titus County
- North Jefferson Avenue Mount Pleasant
Campgrounds
- Walleye Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Overlook Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Twin Oaks Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Jack Guthrie Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Dogwood Park
- Monticello Park - Monticello Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Mt Vernon City 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 Mt Vernon City Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mt Vernon City 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 Mt Vernon City Lake Dam.