Lawrence Pickard Dam dam
Lawrence Pickard Dam
Lawrence Pickard Dam, located in Fannin County, Texas, is a private-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1978. This Earth-type dam, standing at a height of 29 feet and stretching 522 feet in length, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond management. With a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, particularly for the North Sulphur River.
Although Lawrence Pickard Dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for water regulation. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it is considered to have a high risk potential. Despite not being regulated by the state or federal agencies, the dam is subject to regular inspections and permitting. Its strategic location and purpose make it a significant infrastructure for water conservation and climate resilience in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lawrence Pickard Dam stands as a noteworthy example of private infrastructure contributing to water management and conservation efforts. Its construction by the USDA NRCS reflects a commitment to sustainable practices, while its role in serving various purposes underscores its importance in the local ecosystem. As the dam continues to be monitored for risk assessment and management, it serves as a reminder of the critical need for effective water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Lawrence Pickard Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | 76 cfs | → |
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 278 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 4 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 409 Nr Honey Grove | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lawrence Pickard Dam.
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
- East Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- West Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- West Lake Crockett: (940) 627-5475
- East Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area
- Bois D' Arc Trailhead Campground
Fishing spots
Track Lawrence Pickard 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 Lawrence Pickard Dam
Where does the data for Lawrence Pickard 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 Lawrence Pickard Dam.