Lake Mb3 Dam dam
Lake Mb3 Dam
Lake Mb3 Dam, located in Tarrant, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. The dam, designed by Carter and Burgess Inc, stands at a height of 10 feet with a structural length of 230 feet, providing a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the TR-MARSHALL BRANCH river or stream and has a spillway width of 190 feet, with a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second.
Despite its recreational appeal, Lake Mb3 Dam has faced challenges in terms of its condition assessment, which has been rated as poor. The last inspection in 2013 highlighted the need for improvement, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam has yet to undergo any modifications since its completion, and its hazard potential is currently classified as not available. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) oversees the state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement of the dam to ensure compliance with safety standards.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Mb3 Dam presents an intriguing case study in the management and maintenance of privately owned dams for recreational purposes. With a focus on improving its condition assessment and risk management measures, there is an opportunity to enhance the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, it is essential for stakeholders to collaborate and prioritize the resilience of dams like Lake Mb3 in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Lake Mb3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 13 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Grapevine | 36 cfs | → |
| Hickory Ck At Denton | 12 cfs | → |
| Big Fossil Ck At Haltom City | 12 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Rd | 441 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv Nr Lewisville | 365 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Mb3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Marshall Creek Park Denton County
- Meadowmere Lane Boat Ramp
- Meadowmere Park Boat Ramp
- Island View Drive Grapevine
- Mcpherson Slough Boat Ramp
- Dove Loop Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Track Lake Mb3 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 Lake Mb3 Dam
Where does the data for Lake Mb3 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 Lake Mb3 Dam.