Bitner Lake Dam dam
Bitner Lake Dam
Bitner Lake Dam, located in Harrison, Texas, was completed in 1960 and has a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, standing at a height of 14 feet and a length of 360 feet, is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type. It has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 10 acre-feet. Despite its recreational focus, the dam does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state.
With a hazard potential labeled as "Not Available" and a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", Bitner Lake Dam may present some risks for the surrounding area in case of failure. However, the dam's condition has not been rated, and there is no information available on emergency action plans or risk management measures in place. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in May 1989, raising concerns about the need for updated assessments and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both recreation and potential water resource management in the region.
As a private-owned dam situated on the TR-Little Cypress Bayou, Bitner Lake Dam provides opportunities for recreational activities in the area. However, with limited information available on its current condition and risk management strategies, there is a call for increased attention and oversight to address any potential safety concerns and ensure the sustainable use of this water resource for both recreational and environmental purposes in the future.
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 Bitner Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City | 104 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Abv Longview | 351 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Bl Longview | 365 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 17 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 345 cfs | → |
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bitner Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Brushy Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Alley Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Johnson Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Buckhorn Creek Campground
- Buckhorn Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Hurricane Creek - Lake Of The Pines
Fishing spots
Track Bitner Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bitner Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bitner 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 Bitner Lake Dam.