Worthington Lake No 1 Dam dam
Worthington Lake No 1 Dam
Worthington Lake No 1 Dam, located in Jack County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1964 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Standing at a height of 24 feet with a length of 705 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 129 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres. It is situated on the West Fork Trinity River, within the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements.
With a hazard potential of "Not Available" and a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", Worthington Lake No 1 Dam faces potential risks that necessitate close monitoring and management. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and there is no available information on emergency action plans, inundation maps, or risk management measures. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of state regulatory agencies, highlighting the importance of proactive risk assessment and mitigation by the private owner.
As an earth dam designed with a buttress core, Worthington Lake No 1 Dam stands as a vital structure for local water resource management and fire protection in the region. With its close proximity to the West Fork Trinity River, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water supply and supporting small-scale aquatic life. However, its high risk potential underscores the need for regular inspection, maintenance, and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam and surrounding areas.
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 Worthington Lake No 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 106 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 140 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 126 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 5 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 63 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Worthington Lake No 1 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Richardson State Park
- Wise County Park
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
- Pelham City Park
- Lake Eddleman City Park
- Firemans City Park - Graham
Track Worthington Lake No 1 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 Worthington Lake No 1 Dam
Where does the data for Worthington Lake No 1 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 Worthington Lake No 1 Dam.