Lake C B Long Dam dam
Lake C B Long Dam
Lake C B Long Dam, situated in Palo Pinto, Texas, is a vital water resource structure designed by Lockwood Greene Engr Inc and completed in 1974 for water supply purposes. The dam, standing at a height of 38 feet with a length of 846 feet, holds a storage capacity of 1900 acre-feet and serves the surrounding community by regulating the flow of Panther Creek. With a fair condition assessment as of January 2018, the dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
Managed by the local government, Lake C B Long Dam plays a crucial role in water management for the area, with a spillway width of 72 feet and controlled outlet gates to maintain water levels and prevent overflow. The dam's location in the Fort Worth District and its association with Panther Creek contribute to the overall water resource infrastructure in the region. Despite its fair condition, the dam's hazard potential is not available, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk assessment to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the integrity of the dam structure.
As a key component of the water supply system in Palo Pinto, Texas, Lake C B Long Dam highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. With a drainage area of 6.76 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 6713 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a critical role in water regulation and flood control measures. The regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting by the TCEQ underscore the commitment to maintaining the dam's integrity and ensuring a reliable water supply for the community.
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 C B Long Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 123 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 143 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 370 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 8 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 7 cfs | → |
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake C B Long Dam.
Track Lake C B Long 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 C B Long Dam
Where does the data for Lake C B Long 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 C B Long Dam.