Case Lake Dam dam
Case Lake Dam
Case Lake Dam is a privately owned structure located in Rains, Texas, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans 1375 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 327 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is still in good condition and has not been rated for its structural integrity.
The dam, situated on Boardtree Branch, does not have a spillway and is classified as having a high risk potential. While it is not regulated by the state and has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) date, it is subject to state permitting and inspection. With a hazard potential rating of "Not Available," the dam poses a potential risk to the surrounding area in the event of a failure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Case Lake Dam an intriguing structure to study, given its historical significance and the potential risks associated with its high hazard potential. Its unique design as an earth dam with buttress core types adds to its appeal for those interested in dam engineering and safety. As a recreational feature in the Texas landscape, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
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 Case Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 111 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 16 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 103 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
| Cowleech Fk Sabine Rv At Greenville | 6 cfs | → |
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | 102 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Case Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Fm 2946 Rains County
- Wood County
- County Road 1973 Wood County
- Private Road 5183 Wood County
- Rains County
- Private Road 7398 469, Wills Point
Campgrounds
- Lake Quitman Park
- Governor Jim Hogg Rv Park - Quitman
- Lake Holbrook Park - West
- Lake Holbrook Park - South
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
- Wind Point Park
Fishing spots
Track Case Lake 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 Case Lake Dam
Where does the data for Case 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 Case Lake Dam.