Black Lake No 5 Dam dam
Black Lake No 5 Dam
Black Lake No 5 Dam, located in Hood, Texas, was completed in 1959 and serves as a vital water supply infrastructure. The dam, standing at a height of 21 feet with a length of 540 feet, plays a crucial role in storing water for the surrounding area. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition, and its hazard potential is not available. With a risk assessment of high (2), there is a need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and reliability of the dam.
Situated on TR-ROBINSON CREEK, the Black Lake No 5 Dam is owned privately and not regulated by the state. While it does not have a spillway, the dam features one outlet gate. The primary purpose of the dam is for water supply, with a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 41 acre-feet. Despite its critical role in water storage, the dam has not been inspected in recent years, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and assessment to prevent potential hazards and ensure its functionality in the face of climate challenges.
As a part of the Fort Worth District, the Black Lake No 5 Dam stands as a testament to the infrastructure supporting water resources in Texas. With a risk assessment indicating potential threats, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize the safety and maintenance of the dam to protect not only the water supply but also the surrounding community and ecosystem. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of dams like Black Lake No 5 in ensuring water security and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions is crucial for sustainable water management.
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 Black Lake No 5 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 370 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury | 365 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 4 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 0 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose | 261 cfs | → |
| Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Black Lake No 5 Dam.
Boat launches
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- East State Loop 426 621, Granbury
- Coates Road 2200, Granbury
- Monticello Drive 8517, Granbury
- Us 67 Somervell County
Campgrounds
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Lake Mineral Wells State Park
- Live Oak
- Post Oak
Track Black Lake No 5 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Black Lake No 5 Dam
Where does the data for Black Lake No 5 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 Black Lake No 5 Dam.