Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam dam
Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam
Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam, located in Richland Hills, Texas, was completed in 1959 and stands at a height of 24 feet, with a hydraulic height of 19 feet. This earth dam, primarily designed for recreation, spans a length of 800 feet and has a storage capacity of 129 acre-feet. The dam overlooks TR-Big Fossil Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
The dam's condition assessment as of June 2017 was rated as "fair", with a moderate hazard potential. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and one uncontrolled outlet gate. The dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2016. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3), the dam has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) as of yet.
Overall, Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam serves as an important recreational resource in Tarrant County, Texas, while also contributing to the management of water resources in the area. With its unique design and historical significance, the dam continues to play a key role in the local landscape and offers valuable insights for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Fossil Ck At Haltom City | 12 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Beach St | 54 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Rd | 441 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Ft Worth | 60 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv At Ft Worth | 23 cfs | → |
| Wfk Trinityrv At White Settlement Rd | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Meadowmere Lane Boat Ramp
- Mcpherson Slough Boat Ramp
- Meadowmere Park Boat Ramp
- Farris Branch Boat Ramp
- Dove Loop Boat Ramp
- Island View Drive Grapevine
Campgrounds
- Camp Thurman
- Dallas / Arlington Koa
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Sandy Lake Rv Resort
- Beaver Way
Track Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam
Where does the data for Meadows Lakes East 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 Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam.