Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 81 dam
Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 81
Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 81 in Panola, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam constructed in 1990 with a primary purpose of managing sediment and water flow on Hogan Creek. Standing at a hydraulic height of 38 feet, this buttress dam has a storage capacity of 2,172 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 280 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 65.7 acres in a drainage area of 6.06 square miles.
With a maximum discharge capacity of 2,500 cubic feet per second, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and outlet gates for controlled release. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the hazard potential is deemed not available, and the risk assessment indicates a moderate level. The last inspection was conducted in March 2011, with no regulatory oversight from the state and no enforcement or permitting requirements in place.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by the engineering and operational details of Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 81, which plays a crucial role in managing water flow and sediment in the region. The moderate risk level and lack of state regulation raise questions about the long-term safety and maintenance of the dam, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures. Overall, this dam presents a fascinating case study for those interested in the intersection of water resources, infrastructure, and environmental management.
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 Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 81 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 579 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 7,250 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Bl Longview | 356 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Abv Longview | 298 cfs | → |
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 8 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 173 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 81.
Boat launches
- Tx 149 Easton
- Boat Launch Road Harrison County
- County Road 317a Panola County
- Estes Parkway 5001, Lakeport
Campgrounds
- Martin Creek Lake State Park
- Shelter Camping Area
- Broken Bowl Camping Area
- Bee Tree Camping Loop
- Rosie Jones Park - Lake Murvaul
- Tinkle Park - Lake Murvaul
Fishing spots
Track Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 81 in the Snoflo app
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About Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 81
Where does the data for Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 81 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 Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 81.