Tx No Name No 12 Dam dam
Tx No Name No 12 Dam
Tx No Name No 12 Dam, located in Freestone, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1977 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 40 feet and spanning 1640 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 768 acre-feet and serves as a vital resource for the surrounding community. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam is also state regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam, situated on the TR-Folsom Creek, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, providing storage for irrigation, drinking water, and flood control. While it currently holds a high risk assessment rating, with no available condition assessment, the dam remains a key infrastructure for water management in the region. With no spillway and only one outlet gate, the dam's design and functionality are essential for maintaining water levels and ensuring the safety of nearby residents.
As a significant structure in the Fort Worth District and under the oversight of the TCEQ, Tx No Name No 12 Dam represents a vital component of water resource management in Texas. Its history, design, and operational capacity make it a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the complexities of dam infrastructure and its impact on the surrounding environment.
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 Tx No Name No 12 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood | 39 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood | 3,220 cfs | → |
| Big Ck Nr Freestone | 10 cfs | → |
| Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman | 0 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tx No Name No 12 Dam.
Campgrounds
- Fairfield Lake State Park
- Public Use Area 3 - Groesbeck
- Public Use Area 2 - Groesbeck
- Public Use Area 5 - Thornton
- Fort Parker State Park
- Lake Mexia Rec Area
Track Tx No Name No 12 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tx No Name No 12 Dam
Where does the data for Tx No Name No 12 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 Tx No Name No 12 Dam.