Linsey Lake Dam dam
Linsey Lake Dam
Linsey Lake Dam, located in Jasper, Texas, was completed in 1956 and serves as a crucial water supply source for the region. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches 700 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Situated on Indian Creek, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the area, supporting not only water supply but also recreational activities on its 31-acre surface area.
While the dam lacks a spillway and is classified as having a high risk potential, it remains in a condition that is not rated for assessment. Despite the absence of certain safety features, such as an emergency action plan and inundation maps, the dam continues to stand as a reliable water infrastructure for the community. With no state jurisdiction or enforcement, the responsibility for inspection and maintenance falls on the private owner, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of Linsey Lake Dam for the future.
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 Linsey Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neches Rv Nr Town Bluff | 4,390 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Rockland | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Big Cow Ck Nr Newton | 62 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Bon Wier | 1,350 cfs | → |
| Ayish Bayou Nr San Augustine | 100 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Burkeville | 557 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Linsey Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Tyler County
- Jasper County
- Sandy Creek Public Boat Ramp
- Ashcamp Loop, Broaddus
- Farm To Market Road 3124, Zavalla
- Willow Oak Road Sabine County
Campgrounds
- Martin Dies Junior State Park
- Martin Dies State Park
- Sandy Creek - Town Bluff Reservoir
- Twin Dikes - Sam Rayburn Reservior
- Ebenezer - Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Magnolia Ridge - Town Bluff Reservoir
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Us Highway 69 To Ba Steinhagen Reservoir
- Town Bluff Dam To Hwy 96 Bridge
- Us Highway 59 To Us Highway 69
- Preserve Boundary In The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Big Sandy Creek
- Confluence With Big Sandy Creek To Confluence With The Neches River
- Preserve Boundary Of The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Village Creek
Track Linsey Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Linsey Lake Dam
Where does the data for Linsey 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 Linsey Lake Dam.