Wolf Creek Lake Dam dam
Wolf Creek Lake Dam
Wolf Creek Lake Dam, located in Anderson, Texas, is a crucial structure that serves multiple purposes, including recreation and water supply. Built in 1919, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a length of 380 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 957 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Wolf Creek, a tributary that drains an area of 3.2 square miles.
With a spillway width of 224 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 12,471 cubic feet per second, Wolf Creek Lake Dam is designed to handle significant inflows during periods of heavy rainfall. The dam underwent structural modifications in 1995 to enhance its safety and operational efficiency. Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment, the dam is regularly inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Overall, Wolf Creek Lake Dam plays a critical role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. With its picturesque surroundings and recreational opportunities, the dam serves as a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and visitors alike. Its strategic location and hydraulic functionality make it a vital asset for the local community and a source of pride for the state of Texas.
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 Wolf Creek Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood | 2,340 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 121 cfs | → |
| Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood | 10 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga | 1,440 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Crockett | 2,910 cfs | → |
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wolf Creek Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm-To-Market Road 1892, Frankston
- South Shore Drive 3301-3371, Jacksonville
- County Road 3504, Bullard
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Wolf Creek Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wolf Creek Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek Lake Dam.