Waggoner Ranch Lake No 3 Dam dam
Waggoner Ranch Lake No 3 Dam
Waggoner Ranch Lake No 3 Dam, located in Wilbarger, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam completed in 1966 with a primary purpose listed as "Other." This dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 500 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-LONG CREEK and is regulated by the state permitting and inspection agencies.
Despite having a high hazard potential, Waggoner Ranch Lake No 3 Dam is currently not rated for its condition assessment. With no spillway and limited structural features, the dam poses a risk to the surrounding area in the event of a failure. However, no emergency action plan or risk management measures have been reported for this structure, emphasizing the need for further evaluation and potentially necessary improvements to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Waggoner Ranch Lake No 3 Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam in Texas with a unique design and purpose. The dam's history, construction details, and lack of regulatory oversight raise questions about the management of such structures and the potential risks they pose to communities and ecosystems. As discussions around dam safety and resilience continue to evolve, the case of Waggoner Ranch Lake No 3 Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure the long-term sustainability of water resources.
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 Waggoner Ranch Lake No 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Ck Nr Electra | 1 cfs | → |
| S Side Canal Nr Dundee | 48 cfs | → |
| Wichita Rv Nr Mabelle | · | → |
| Pease Rv Nr Vernon | 0 cfs | → |
| Wichita Rv Nr Seymour | 4 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv At Seymour | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Waggoner Ranch Lake No 3 Dam.
Fishing spots
Track Waggoner Ranch Lake No 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Waggoner Ranch Lake No 3 Dam
Where does the data for Waggoner Ranch Lake No 3 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 Waggoner Ranch Lake No 3 Dam.