Derek Lambert Dam dam
Derek Lambert Dam
Derek Lambert Dam, located in Hopkins County, Texas, was completed in 1993 with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 14 feet and spans a length of 619 feet. It has a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet and serves as a vital resource for the local community. Despite not having a spillway, the dam has been inspected for safety and is considered to have a high risk potential, indicating the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring.
Managed by a private entity, Derek Lambert Dam plays a critical role in regulating the flow of Turkey Creek and providing recreational opportunities for the surrounding area. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its significance in water resource management cannot be understated. With no federal agency involvement in ownership, funding, or regulatory oversight, the responsibility falls on the private owner to ensure the dam's integrity and functionality for both water conservation and recreational purposes.
As an essential infrastructure for water storage and recreational activities, Derek Lambert Dam highlights the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in Texas. With its unique design and high risk potential, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water structures. Enthusiasts in water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the role that dams like Derek Lambert Dam play in balancing the needs of communities 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 Derek Lambert Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
| Cowleech Fk Sabine Rv At Greenville | 1 cfs | → |
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | · | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 38 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 3 cfs | → |
| S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Derek Lambert Dam.
Track Derek Lambert Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Derek Lambert Dam
Where does the data for Derek Lambert 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 Derek Lambert Dam.