Pickard Gss No 1 dam
Pickard Gss No 1
Pickard Gss No 1 is a private-owned earth dam located in Fannin, Texas, along the TR-Merrill Creek. Built in 1969 by USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Although primarily used for recreation, the dam also serves other purposes and is equipped with one outlet gate.
Despite its age, Pickard Gss No 1 has not been rated for its condition assessment and is considered to have a high risk potential. With no spillway and limited information available on its inspection history, there are concerns about its safety and ability to withstand extreme weather events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find this dam's lack of regulatory oversight and potential risk factors to be of interest in discussions surrounding dam safety and management.
As one of the many dams in the Tulsa District of Texas, Pickard Gss No 1 serves as a reminder of the importance of proper infrastructure maintenance and monitoring in the face of changing climate conditions. Its location along the TR-Merrill Creek also highlights the interconnectedness of water resources and the need for sustainable management practices to ensure the safety and resilience of these critical structures in the face of climate change.
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 Pickard Gss No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | 76 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 278 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 409 Nr Honey Grove | 3 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pickard Gss No 1.
Boat launches
- 7th Street Delta County
- Honey Creek Interpretive Trail Hopkins County
- Fm 2820 Lamar County
- County Road 34775 Lamar County
Campgrounds
- Bonham State Park
- West Lake Crockett: (940) 627-5475
- West Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- East Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- East Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area
- Bois D' Arc Trailhead Campground
Fishing spots
Track Pickard Gss No 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Pickard Gss No 1
Where does the data for Pickard Gss No 1 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 Pickard Gss No 1.