Hasty Dam dam
Hasty Dam
Hasty Dam, located in Lamar, Texas, was completed in 1986 by the USDA NRCS and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. This private earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a structural height of 13 feet, spanning a length of 767 feet along the TR-Cottonwood Creek. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 42 acre-feet.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Hasty Dam presents a high risk potential due to its condition not being rated. It lacks a spillway and has no associated inundation maps or emergency action plans prepared, raising concerns about its capacity to handle potential hazards effectively. The dam's hazard potential and risk assessment are both labeled as "Not Available", indicating a need for further inspection and management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and water resources.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hasty Dam stands as an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure with limited state oversight and a high risk potential. Its design and purpose for irrigation highlight the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness in safeguarding against potential hazards and ensuring the sustainable use of water resources. As discussions on dam safety and climate resilience continue, Hasty Dam serves as a reminder of the need for proactive risk management and regulatory measures to protect our vital water infrastructure.
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 Hasty Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 409 Nr Honey Grove | 2 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 0 cfs | → |
| Red River At Arthur City | 520 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger | 165 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hasty Dam.
Boat launches
- Fm 2820 Lamar County
- County Road 34775 Lamar County
- 7th Street Delta County
- Honey Creek Interpretive Trail Hopkins County
Campgrounds
- East Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- West Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- West Lake Crockett: (940) 627-5475
- East Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area
- Lamar Point - Pat Mayse Lake
- Bois D' Arc Trailhead Campground
Fishing spots
Track Hasty 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 Hasty Dam
Where does the data for Hasty 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 Hasty Dam.