Lynwood West Lake Dam dam
Lynwood West Lake Dam
Lynwood West Lake Dam, located in Wichita Falls, Texas, serves as a crucial water resource for the community while also providing recreational opportunities. The dam, primarily owned by the local government, stands at a height of 15.2 feet with a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. It spans 720 feet in length and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 178 feet, ensuring effective water management during periods of high discharge.
Constructed with an earth core and stone foundation, Lynwood West Lake Dam has undergone modifications in 1972 and 1995 to enhance its structural integrity. The dam, regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), is inspected every five years to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. While its hazard potential is not available and its condition remains unrated, the dam's moderate risk assessment suggests the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts are drawn to Lynwood West Lake Dam not only for its functional benefits but also for the recreational opportunities it offers. With its strategic location along TR-Plum Creek and proximity to Wichita Falls, the dam plays a vital role in water management and serves as a hub for outdoor activities. As efforts continue to maintain and improve the dam's infrastructure, it remains a symbol of resilience and cooperation in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Lynwood West Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Rv At Wichita Falls | 46 cfs | → |
| Holliday Ck At Wichita Falls | 9 cfs | → |
| Red Rv Nr Burkburnett | 79 cfs | → |
| Wichita Rv Nr Charlie | 1,850 cfs | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta | · | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Nr Archer City | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lynwood West Lake Dam.
Track Lynwood West Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lynwood West Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lynwood West 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 Lynwood West Lake Dam.