Patrick Lake Dam dam
Patrick Lake Dam
Located in Liberty, Texas, Patrick Lake Dam stands as a testament to water resource management and conservation. Built in 1992 by the USDA NRCS, this private dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond development. With a height of 28 feet and a length of 612 feet, Patrick Lake Dam holds a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7 acres, making it a crucial asset in the region's water infrastructure.
Situated on TR-CANEY CREEK, this earth dam is designed with a buttress core type and serves as a vital component in the local ecosystem. Despite not having a spillway, Patrick Lake Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. With a high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2, the dam is a focal point for risk management strategies and emergency preparedness measures in the area.
As a key feature in the Fort Worth District, Patrick Lake Dam plays a pivotal role in water resource management, especially in times of drought or emergency. With its commitment to conservation and sustainable practices, this dam serves as a beacon for climate enthusiasts and water advocates alike, showcasing the importance of responsible stewardship of our natural resources.
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 Patrick Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman | 0 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga | 2,860 cfs | → |
| Big Ck Nr Freestone | 3 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck | 0 cfs | → |
| Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood | 26 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 3,810 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Patrick Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
- Fairfield Lake State Park
- Fort Parker State Park
- Lake Mexia Rec Area
- Public Use Area 3 - Groesbeck
- Public Use Area 2 - Groesbeck
- Post Oak Point
Track Patrick 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 Patrick Lake Dam
Where does the data for Patrick 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 Patrick Lake Dam.