Lake Sue Dam dam
Lake Sue Dam
Lake Sue Dam, located in Camp County, Texas, stands as a vital water supply structure serving the region since its completion in 1960. This private-owned earth dam on the Prairie Creek boasts a height of 19 feet and a length of 605 feet, providing a storage capacity of 532 acre-feet for the surrounding community. While its spillway type is listed as "None," the dam's purpose is solely for water supply, reflecting its crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite its age, Lake Sue Dam continues to be regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring its structural integrity and safety standards are maintained. The dam's risk assessment indicates a high hazard potential, warranting vigilant monitoring and risk management measures to safeguard against potential threats. With its condition currently unrated, further evaluations and assessments may be necessary to ensure the dam's continued reliability in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource demands.
As an essential component of the local water supply infrastructure, Lake Sue Dam serves as a key asset in meeting the region's water needs. Its construction and ongoing maintenance reflect a commitment to water resource management and climate resilience, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Sue Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and natural resource stewardship, embodying the crucial role of dams in supporting community water supply systems.
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 Lake Sue Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 21 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 7 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City | 146 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha | 101 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 16 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs | 1,720 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Sue Dam.
Boat launches
- Fm 997 Morris County
- Lone Star City Park
- Lone Star Park Boat Ramp
- Park Road 17 Morris County
- Cedar Springs Boat Ramp
- Pine Hill Park
Campgrounds
- Cedar Ridge Camping Area
- Daingerfield State Park
- Camp Gilmont
- Camp Mabey
- Lake Of The Pines
- Cedar Springs - Lake Of The Pines
Fishing spots
Track Lake Sue 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 Lake Sue Dam
Where does the data for Lake Sue 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 Lake Sue Dam.