Hidden Lake Dam dam
Hidden Lake Dam
Hidden Lake Dam, located in Lamar, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes. Built in 1988 by C L WALKER, this dam stands at 27 feet tall and spans 970 feet in length, with a hydraulic height of 22 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 394 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-PINE CREEK and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Despite being uncontrolled, the dam features an impressive spillway width of 100 feet and boasts two uncontrolled outlet gates. The hazard potential of Hidden Lake Dam is classified as "Not Available", with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition of the dam itself is currently not rated, it undergoes regular state inspections, with the last one conducted in January 1989. The dam is in compliance with state regulations and enforcement measures, ensuring the safety of the surrounding area in case of emergencies.
Hidden Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for the region, offering recreational opportunities while also functioning as a protective barrier against potential flooding events. With its picturesque location and crucial role in water management, this dam is a significant asset to both the local community and the state of Texas, embodying the intersection of natural beauty and environmental stewardship for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate.
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 Hidden Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Arthur City | 3,950 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger | 1,850 cfs | → |
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 278 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 409 Nr Honey Grove | 3 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Antlers | 453 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hidden Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Sanders Cove Campground
- Sanders Cove - Pat Mayse Lake
- Pat Mayse East
- Pat Mayse East - Pat Mayse Lake
- Pat Mayse West
- Pat Mayse West - Pat Mayse Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Hidden Lake 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 Hidden Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hidden 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 Hidden Lake Dam.