World Challenge Lake No 2 Dam dam
World Challenge Lake No 2 Dam
World Challenge Lake No 2 Dam, located in Smith, Texas, was completed in 1974 for the primary purpose of recreation. The dam, measuring 36 feet in height and 710 feet in length, serves as a key water supply and recreational resource for the region. With a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 132 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, the dam poses a high risk due to its condition assessment being not rated and its hazard potential being unavailable. The dam does not have a spillway and is classified as an Earth type dam with a buttress core, presenting unique challenges for risk management and emergency preparedness. With no recent inspection data available since 2009, there is a pressing need for comprehensive assessment and mitigation measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of the dam for both water supply and recreational purposes.
In the face of increasing climate variability and water scarcity issues, the World Challenge Lake No 2 Dam stands as a critical infrastructure in the region. As a key component of the local water supply system and a popular recreational spot, the dam requires urgent attention and strategic planning to address the potential risks and ensure long-term resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. Water resource and climate enthusiasts are urged to monitor developments related to the dam and advocate for sustainable management practices to safeguard this vital asset for future generations.
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 World Challenge Lake No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 135 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 12 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 313 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 45 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 100 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 364 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near World Challenge Lake No 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 3440 2448, Wood County
- Fm 14 Smith County
- Private Road 5183 Wood County
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
- County Road 1973 Wood County
- Wood County
Campgrounds
- Lake Holbrook Park - South
- Lake Holbrook Park - West
- Tyler State Park
- Lake Hawkins County Rv Park
- Fish Hawke Point
- Governor Jim Hogg Rv Park - Quitman
Fishing spots
Track World Challenge Lake No 2 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 World Challenge Lake No 2 Dam
Where does the data for World Challenge Lake No 2 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 World Challenge Lake No 2 Dam.