Clayton Lake Dam dam
Clayton Lake Dam
Clayton Lake Dam, located in Young County, Texas, is a private earth dam built in 1964 with a primary purpose classified as 'Other'. Standing at a height of 20 feet and a length of 1500 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 272 acre-feet and a surface area of 17 acres. It is situated along TR-Little Salt Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the state with permitting and inspection requirements in place.
This dam, with a buttress core type and no spillway, poses a high risk according to the hazard potential assessment. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its maintenance and any potential modifications due to its risk level. With no federal involvement in ownership, funding, or regulatory aspects, the responsibility lies with the private owner to ensure the safety and integrity of Clayton Lake Dam.
As a point of interest for those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, Clayton Lake Dam serves as a case study in the importance of proper dam maintenance and risk management in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from potential hazards. Its location along TR-Little Salt Creek adds to its significance in the local water infrastructure network and highlights the need for regular inspections and adherence to safety guidelines to prevent any adverse impacts on the surrounding area.
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 Clayton Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 6 cfs | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Nr Archer City | 1 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 1 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 126 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 134 cfs | → |
| S Side Canal Nr Dundee | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clayton Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Kindley City Park
- Lake Eddleman City Park
- Fort Belknap County Park
- Firemans City Park - Graham
- Richardson State Park
Fishing spots
Track Clayton 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 Clayton Lake Dam
Where does the data for Clayton 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 Clayton Lake Dam.