Magasco Lake Dam dam
Magasco Lake Dam
Magasco Lake Dam, located in Pineland, Texas, was completed in 1924 and serves as a vital structure for debris control on Eagle Creek. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans a length of 690 feet, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Despite being categorized as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently not rated for its condition assessment, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
With a primary purpose of debris control, Magasco Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. As a privately-owned structure, it is not regulated by the state and does not fall under state jurisdiction. The dam does not have a spillway and is not equipped with outlet gates, which adds to the complexity of its operation and maintenance requirements. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the historical significance and engineering challenges associated with this important infrastructure.
Although Magasco Lake Dam lacks certain regulatory oversight and has limited data available on its current condition, its presence on Eagle Creek provides valuable insights into the management of water resources and the importance of maintaining infrastructure for debris control purposes. As climate change continues to impact water systems, understanding and monitoring structures like Magasco Lake Dam becomes increasingly critical for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water supply in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Magasco Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ayish Bayou Nr San Augustine | 100 cfs | → |
| Attoyac Bayou Nr Chireno | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv At Toledo Bd Res Nr Burkeville | 328 cfs | → |
| Bayou Toro Near Toro | 48 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Rockland | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Burkeville | 557 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Magasco Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Willow Oak Road Sabine County
- F Road 130 Sabine County
- Ashcamp Loop, Broaddus
- Sandy Creek Public Boat Ramp
- Farm To Market Road 3124, Zavalla
- South Toledo Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- San Augustine - Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Mill Creek - Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Rayburn - Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Willow Oak: (409) 625-1940
- Twin Dikes - Sam Rayburn Reservior
- Willow Oak
Fishing spots
Track Magasco Lake 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 Magasco Lake Dam
Where does the data for Magasco 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 Magasco Lake Dam.