Dodgin Dam dam
Dodgin Dam
Dodgin Dam, located in Oldham County, Texas, is a privately owned Earth-type dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1970. Standing at 29 feet tall and 344 feet long, the dam has a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, serving as a crucial structure for managing water resources in the region. The dam, built on the TR-MIDDLE ALAMOSA CREEK, plays a significant role in flood control and water supply management in the area.
Despite being privately owned, Dodgin Dam is subject to state permitting and inspection, ensuring its structural integrity and compliance with regulations. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam is considered to have a potential hazard, although its condition is not currently rated. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with only one outlet gate. Its purpose and type highlight its versatile role in water resource management, reflecting the importance of such structures in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring water security for local communities.
Dodgin Dam's presence underscores the collaborative efforts between private owners and government agencies, such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service, in safeguarding water resources in Texas. As a key component of the region's infrastructure, the dam serves as a critical tool in water management, enhancing resilience against floods and supporting sustainable water use practices. Its history, design, and operational considerations make Dodgin Dam a noteworthy structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike, showcasing the intersection of engineering, environmental stewardship, and community resilience in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Dodgin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Rv Nr Amarillo | 15 cfs | → |
| Tierra Blanca Ck Abv Buffalo Lk Nr Umbarger | · | → |
| Cramer Ck At Us Hwy 54 Nr Dalhart | · | → |
| Big Blue Ck Nr Fritch | 0 cfs | → |
| Revuelto Creek Near Logan | 19 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Logan | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dodgin Dam.
Track Dodgin 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 Dodgin Dam
Where does the data for Dodgin 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 Dodgin Dam.