Davis Newsom Dam dam
Davis Newsom Dam
Davis Newsom Dam, located in Titus, Texas, is a privately-owned Earth dam completed in 1965 for the primary purpose of irrigation. Standing at a height of 22 feet and a length of 790 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 299 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 110 acre-feet. Despite being non-regulated by the state, the dam is subject to regular inspections and permitting processes to ensure its safety and functionality.
With its core type listed as Buttress and a spillway type of None, Davis Newsom Dam presents a unique engineering design tailored to its purpose of water storage and distribution for agricultural needs in the area. The dam, situated on the Farm Branch river or stream, serves as a vital resource for the local community and plays a crucial role in managing water resources for irrigation in the region. Even though it is not associated with any federal agencies, the dam's risk assessment is categorized as High (2), emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and management to prevent potential hazards.
Although the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as Not Rated, its risk management measures and emergency preparedness plans are yet to be fully specified. As a significant infrastructure for water resource management in rural Texas, Davis Newsom Dam underscores the importance of sustainable and efficient water use practices in the face of climate change and increasing water demands. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, understanding the significance of dams like Davis Newsom Dam is essential for promoting responsible water management strategies and ensuring the resilience of our ecosystems in 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 Davis Newsom Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 11 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 201 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 15 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 183 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha | 77 cfs | → |
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davis Newsom Dam.
Boat launches
- Franklin County
- Park Road 2117 Titus County
- Titus County
- Boat Ramp Road Titus County
- North Jefferson Avenue Mount Pleasant
Campgrounds
- Monticello Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Twin Oaks Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Walleye Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Jack Guthrie Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Titus County Park
- Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Fishing spots
Track Davis Newsom Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Davis Newsom Dam
Where does the data for Davis Newsom 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 Davis Newsom Dam.