Oaklawn Pond Dam dam
Oaklawn Pond Dam
Oaklawn Pond Dam, located in Harrison County, Texas, is a local government-owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Constructed with an earth core and buttress stone foundations, this dam stands at a height of 11 feet and spans a length of 500 feet, creating a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the TR-Eightmile Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
The dam, built in the mid-20th century and modified in 2002 for hydraulic improvements, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet. Inspected every five years, Oaklawn Pond Dam was last assessed in fair condition in October 2015. With a moderate risk rating and no available hazard potential data, the dam remains an important asset for water resource management in the area. Despite lacking some detailed information, its role in providing recreational opportunities and water storage underscores its significance for local communities and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Oaklawn Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 75 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack | 167 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 348 cfs | → |
| Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson | 33 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 16 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 7,250 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oaklawn Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Boat Launch Road Harrison County
- East Dallas Street 100, Jefferson
- Marion County
- Big Cypress Marina Road 1500, Jefferson
Campgrounds
- Caddo Lake State Park
- Buckhorn Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Buckhorn Creek Campground
- Brushy Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Hurricane Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Johnson Creek - Lake Of The Pines
Fishing spots
Track Oaklawn Pond 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 Oaklawn Pond Dam
Where does the data for Oaklawn Pond 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 Oaklawn Pond Dam.