Irrigation Pond Dam dam
Irrigation Pond Dam
The Irrigation Pond Dam in Potter County, Texas, serves as a critical water resource structure for agricultural purposes along Indian Creek. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 256 acre-feet, providing essential irrigation water for the surrounding area. Despite its age, the dam has been inspected for safety and has no current hazard potential, ensuring the continued protection of the local community from potential flooding events.
Owned privately and designed with buttress core types, the Irrigation Pond Dam plays a vital role in water management in the region, with a surface area of 16 acres and a drainage area of 0. It lacks a spillway but has one outlet gate for controlled water release. While the dam is not state-regulated, it has passed inspections and is maintained to a high standard, with a risk assessment rating of High (2). Its location along Indian Creek highlights its importance in sustaining agriculture and ensuring water availability for the community, making it a crucial infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support.
The dam's association with Congressman Mac Thornberry (R) underscores its significance in the local political landscape, emphasizing the importance of water management and infrastructure development in the region. With a rich history dating back to the late 1960s, the Irrigation Pond Dam stands as a testament to the sustainable utilization of water resources for agricultural purposes. Its continued operation and maintenance ensure the resilience of the local ecosystem and economy, making it a focal point for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates alike.
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 Irrigation Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Rv Nr Amarillo | 14 cfs | → |
| Big Blue Ck Nr Fritch | 0 cfs | → |
| Pr Dog Twn Fk Red Rv Nr Wayside | 1 cfs | → |
| Tierra Blanca Ck Abv Buffalo Lk Nr Umbarger | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Irrigation Pond Dam.
Track Irrigation Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Irrigation Pond Dam
Where does the data for Irrigation Pond 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 Irrigation Pond Dam.