Cumberland Lake Dam dam
Cumberland Lake Dam
Cumberland Lake Dam, located in Tyler, Texas, is a local government-owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including flood control and water supply management. Completed in 2017, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 20.7 feet and has a length of 605 feet, with a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. The dam's primary source agency is the state of Texas, and it is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
The dam, designed by Adams Engineering, is situated on TR W Mud Creek and is part of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. It has uncontrolled spillways and two uncontrolled outlet gates. The condition assessment of the dam as of March 2018 was deemed satisfactory, with a moderate risk level. The last inspection took place in October 2017, with inspections occurring every five years to ensure the dam's safety and integrity.
Overall, Cumberland Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in Smith County, Texas. With its strategic location and design, the dam contributes to the conservation of water and protection of surrounding areas from potential flooding events. Climate and water resource enthusiasts would find interest in monitoring the operations and maintenance of this essential infrastructure for sustainable water management in the region.
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 Cumberland Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 10 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 162 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 109 cfs | → |
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 0 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 74 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cumberland Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
- County Road 3504, Bullard
- Farm-To-Market Road 1892, Frankston
- Fm 14 Smith County
- South Shore Drive 3301-3371, Jacksonville
- County Road 3440 2448, Wood County
Campgrounds
- Tyler State Park
- City Park Camp - Overton
- Lake Jacksonville Campground
- Lake Hawkins County Rv Park
- Fish Hawke Point
- Rusk - Palestine Park
Fishing spots
Track Cumberland Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cumberland Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cumberland 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 Cumberland Lake Dam.