Triangle T Cattle Lake Dam dam
Triangle T Cattle Lake Dam
Triangle T Cattle Lake Dam in Clay, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1972 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Standing at a structural height of 30 feet and a length of 600 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 204 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres. Located on TR-Duck Creek, it serves as a vital water resource in the area while also enhancing the local ecosystem.
Despite being a non-federally regulated structure, Triangle T Cattle Lake Dam has a high risk assessment due to its hazard potential and lack of condition assessment. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam poses potential safety concerns, especially during extreme weather events. As a significant water management infrastructure, it is crucial for the owners to prioritize maintenance and inspection to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam for both water resource sustainability and climate resilience.
Although the dam lacks certain regulatory oversight and maintenance records, its strategic location and purpose make it a valuable asset for local water management and conservation efforts. Collaborative efforts between private owners, local agencies, and stakeholders can help enhance the dam's functionality, mitigate risks, and ensure sustainable water resource management in the region. Triangle T Cattle Lake Dam stands as a symbol of the intersection between human needs, climate challenges, and the preservation of vital water resources 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 Triangle T Cattle Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta | · | → |
| Holliday Ck At Wichita Falls | 9 cfs | → |
| Wichita Rv At Wichita Falls | 46 cfs | → |
| Wichita Rv Nr Charlie | 1,850 cfs | → |
| E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta | 26 cfs | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Nr Archer City | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Triangle T Cattle Lake Dam.
Track Triangle T Cattle Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Triangle T Cattle Lake Dam
Where does the data for Triangle T Cattle 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 Triangle T Cattle Lake Dam.