Spurlock Lake Dam dam
Spurlock Lake Dam
Spurlock Lake Dam, located in Hillister, Texas, is a private earth dam constructed in 1958 primarily for irrigation purposes. The dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 80 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region by providing water for irrigation.
While Spurlock Lake Dam does not have a spillway or associated locks, it is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. Although the dam's hazard potential is listed as "Not Available," it is categorized as having a high risk level (2). The condition assessment of the dam is currently "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation to ensure its safety and stability. With its location on Spurlock Branch and under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District, this dam serves as a vital resource for water management in the area.
Overall, Spurlock Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Spurlock Lake Dam are essential to safeguarding water resources for future generations. With ongoing state inspection and permitting processes in place, this dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities and ensuring water security 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 Spurlock Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neches Rv Nr Town Bluff | 3,590 cfs | → |
| Village Ck Nr Kountze | 688 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Rockland | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv At Evadale | 3,820 cfs | → |
| Menard Ck Nr Rye | 151 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Romayor | 4,650 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spurlock Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- B.A. Steinhagen Lake Campground
- Campers Cove - Town Bluff Reservoir
- Lake Tejas City Park
- Magnolia Ridge - Town Bluff Reservoir
- Sandy Creek - Town Bluff Reservoir
- Martin Dies State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Preserve Boundary In The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Big Sandy Creek
- Confluence With Big Sandy Creek To Confluence With The Neches River
- Town Bluff Dam To Hwy 96 Bridge
- Preserve Boundary Of The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Village Creek
- Us Highway 69 To Ba Steinhagen Reservoir
- Preserve Boundary In The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Trinity River
Track Spurlock 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 Spurlock Lake Dam
Where does the data for Spurlock 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 Spurlock Lake Dam.