Tim Halter Lake dam
Tim Halter Lake
Tim Halter Lake, located in Mannsville, Oklahoma, is a private water resource managed for recreation purposes on Sycamore Creek. With a dam height of 49 feet and a hydraulic height of 42 feet, the lake offers a storage capacity of 1,563 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 91 acres. Completed in 2017, the lake has a controlled spillway with a width of 36 feet, ensuring safe water release during periods of high discharge.
Managed by Barker & Associates Inc., Tim Halter Lake is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure compliance with safety standards. Despite a low hazard potential, the lake is rated as having a very high risk due to its location, emphasizing the importance of effective risk management measures. With a congressional representative from the area being Markwayne Mullin (R), the lake serves as a valuable resource for climate enthusiasts and water resource management stakeholders.
Overall, Tim Halter Lake provides a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy recreational activities while also serving as a vital water resource in the region. Its completion in 2017 reflects a commitment to sustainable water management practices, with a focus on safety and risk assessment to ensure the continued enjoyment and preservation of this important water source. The lake's location on Sycamore Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma, further highlights the significance of this private water resource for both local communities and the broader climate and water resource conservation efforts.
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 Tim Halter Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Dickson | 366 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 13 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 77 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 11 cfs | → |
| Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison | 397 cfs | → |
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tim Halter Lake.
Boat launches
- Guy Sandy Road Murray County
- Lake Road Marshall County
- Mountain Lake Road Carter County
- Grayson County
- Paw Paw Creek Road Grayson County
Campgrounds
- Pennington Creek Park
- Goddard Youth Camp
- Buckhorn Campground Loop B
- Bukhorn Campground Loop A
- Buckhorn - Chickasaw National Rec Area
- Camping 16-25$
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Track Tim Halter Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Tim Halter Lake
Where does the data for Tim Halter Lake 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 Low 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 Tim Halter Lake.