Ellenburg Lake Dam dam
Ellenburg Lake Dam
Ellenburg Lake Dam, located in Jack County, Texas, was completed in 1964 and stands at 15 feet in height with a length of 800 feet. The dam, primarily designed for purposes other than flood control or water supply, holds a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Situated on TR-LODGE CREEK, the earth dam with a buttress core type serves as a vital structure in the region, despite lacking a spillway.
Although privately owned, the dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas, which mandates regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a high risk assessment rating of 2 out of 3, there is a need for ongoing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards. Despite not being regulated by a state agency, the dam's condition remains unrated, signifying the importance of continuous monitoring and maintenance to uphold its safety and functionality for the surrounding community and environment.
Ellenburg Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, highlighting the interconnectedness of dams and climate resilience. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and advocating for the proper maintenance and management of such structures is essential to safeguarding our natural ecosystems and water supplies for future generations.
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 Ellenburg Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Nr Archer City | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta | 0 cfs | → |
| E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta | · | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ellenburg Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Archer County
- Fm 2606 Clay County
- Pawnee Trail 498, Clay County
- Boat Ramp Road Clay County
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Runaway Bay Marina
Campgrounds
- Richardson State Park
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
- Lake Arrowhead State Park
- Hapgood Rv Park
- Pelham City Park
- Wise County Park
Fishing spots
Track Ellenburg Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ellenburg Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ellenburg 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 Ellenburg Lake Dam.