Beard Lake Dam dam
Beard Lake Dam
Beard Lake Dam, located in Upshur County, Texas, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in the region. Completed in 1960, this private-owned Earth dam serves as a crucial structure on TR-South Greasy Creek, providing a storage capacity of 270 acre-feet and a surface area of 29 acres. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a significant role in regulating water flow and maintaining water security in the area.
With a primary purpose classified as "Other," Beard Lake Dam represents a versatile resource that contributes to various water-related activities in the region. Its structural design, featuring a buttress core and a height of 18 feet, highlights the engineering expertise involved in its construction. The dam's high hazard potential and risk assessment rating of "High (2)" underscore the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the community.
As enthusiasts of water resources and climate issues, the Beard Lake Dam serves as a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure development and environmental stewardship. With its historical significance and critical role in water management, this dam stands as a reminder of the complex challenges and responsibilities associated with maintaining water resources in a changing climate. As we continue to grapple with the impacts of climate change, structures like Beard Lake Dam will play an increasingly vital role in safeguarding water supplies and mitigating risks for communities in Texas and beyond.
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 Beard Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 12 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City | 110 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 16 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 45 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 364 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beard Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lone Star Park Boat Ramp
- Cedar Springs Boat Ramp
- Lone Star City Park
- Fm 997 Morris County
- Pine Hill Park
- Pops Landing Road Marion County
Campgrounds
- Camp Mabey
- Camp Gilmont
- Old Camp
- Cedar Springs - Lake Of The Pines
- Lake Of The Pines
- Cedar Ridge Camping Area
Fishing spots
Track Beard 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 Beard Lake Dam
Where does the data for Beard 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 Beard Lake Dam.