Scrappin Valley Lake Dam dam
Scrappin Valley Lake Dam
Located in Newton, Texas, the Scrappin Valley Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resources and climate management. Built in 1955, this private-owned dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a structural height of 21 feet and a length of 450 feet. The dam overlooks the TR-South Prong Big Sandy Creek, offering a serene escape for water enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
With a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a normal storage of 36 acre-feet, the Scrappin Valley Lake Dam provides essential water resources for the surrounding area. Despite its recreational focus, the dam's risk assessment is classified as high (2), highlighting the need for proactive risk management measures. While the dam currently lacks certain regulatory designations and assessments, its presence underscores the delicate balance between water conservation and environmental stewardship in the region.
In terms of infrastructure, the Scrappin Valley Lake Dam features an Earth core type with a Buttress foundation, showcasing a blend of durability and functionality. While it may not have a spillway or locks, the dam's significance lies in its ability to offer a tranquil escape for visitors while also serving as a vital water resource for the community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and protect such structures, the Scrappin Valley Lake Dam stands as a symbol of responsible stewardship in the face of environmental challenges.
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 Scrappin Valley Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv At Toledo Bd Res Nr Burkeville | 328 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Burkeville | 557 cfs | → |
| Bayou Toro Near Toro | 48 cfs | → |
| Big Cow Ck Nr Newton | 62 cfs | → |
| Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine | 377 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Bon Wier | 1,350 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scrappin Valley Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Willow Oak Road Sabine County
- South Toledo Boat Launch
- F Road 130 Sabine County
- Sandy Creek Public Boat Ramp
- Ashcamp Loop, Broaddus
Campgrounds
- Willow Oak
- Willow Oak: (409) 625-1940
- South Toledo Bend State Park
- Indian Mounds
- Indian Mounds: (409) 625-1940
- Indian Mounds Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Scrappin Valley Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Scrappin Valley Lake Dam
Where does the data for Scrappin Valley 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 Scrappin Valley Lake Dam.