Amon G Carter Dam dam
Amon G Carter Dam
Amon G Carter Dam, located in Montague, Texas, is a vital structure designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS, HENNINGSON, DURHAMAND, RICHARDSON, INC to regulate the flow of Big Sandy Creek. Completed in 1956, this earth dam stands at 80 feet tall and spans 2540 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 58,050 acre-feet. The dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, but also contributes to water supply needs in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Amon G Carter Dam underwent structural modifications in 1983. With a satisfactory condition assessment as of January 2018, the dam has a moderate risk rating of 3. Equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and a combination of slide and uncontrolled gates, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 150,460 cubic feet per second. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in July 2010, ensuring preparedness for any potential risks or hazards.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Amon G Carter Dam to be a fascinating engineering feat, blending functionality with recreational opportunities in the picturesque setting of Montague, Texas. With its strategic location on Big Sandy Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and ensuring the safety of the surrounding communities. Maintaining a balance between recreation and water supply, this earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Amon G Carter Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 8 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | 1 cfs | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta | 26 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Amon G Carter Dam.
Campgrounds
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
- Pelham City Park
- Wise County Park
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
Track Amon G Carter Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Amon G Carter Dam
Where does the data for Amon G Carter 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 Amon G Carter Dam.