Sloman Dam dam
Sloman Dam
Located in Wood County, Texas, the Sloman Dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management, with a primary purpose of serving as a crucial structure for the Homebrew Branch of Stout Creek. Built in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this privately owned Earth-type dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans a length of 491 feet, providing a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet to support various water-related activities in the region.
Despite being a non-federally regulated dam, the Sloman Dam remains an essential component of the local water infrastructure, with a high risk assessment due to its condition being not rated. While it lacks a spillway and has limited inspection and emergency preparedness measures in place, it serves as a critical water management tool in a region prone to climate variability and water scarcity challenges. With its strategic location and vital role in water storage and management, the Sloman Dam represents a significant asset for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates alike.
As a key feature in the Fort Worth District, the Sloman Dam's association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service underscores its commitment to sustainable water practices and environmental conservation. With its innovative design and strategic location, this Earth-type dam serves as a beacon of hope for effective water resource management in a region where water security is of utmost importance. For enthusiasts passionate about water resources and climate resilience, the Sloman Dam stands out as a symbol of human ingenuity and the critical role that infrastructure plays in shaping our relationship with water and the environment.
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 Sloman Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 12 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 45 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 313 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 12 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 135 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sloman Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Road 2117 Titus County
- Franklin County
- Private Road 5183 Wood County
- County Road 3440 2448, Wood County
- Titus County
Campgrounds
- Camp Deer Run
- Winnsboro City Rv Park
- Lake Winnsboro North Park
- Lake Quitman Park
- Dogwood Park
- Overlook Park - Lake Cypress Springs
Fishing spots
Track Sloman Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sloman Dam
Where does the data for Sloman 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 Sloman Dam.