Conner Lake Dam dam
Conner Lake Dam
Conner Lake Dam, located in Archer County, Texas, was completed in 1964 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and stock or small fish pond management. This privately owned earth dam, with a height of 12 feet and a length of 200 feet, has a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate.
Despite its relatively small size, Conner Lake Dam is classified as having a high risk potential, with a hazard potential that is not available. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and there is limited information available on its emergency action plan and risk management measures. While the dam is not under state regulation, it is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements, ensuring its safety and compliance with guidelines.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Conner Lake Dam presents an interesting case study in dam management and risk assessment. With its unique design features and multiple purposes, this dam serves as a key infrastructure asset in the region, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness in safeguarding water resources and communities downstream.
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 Conner Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Wichita Rv Nr Archer City | 1 cfs | → |
| S Side Canal Nr Dundee | 48 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 7 cfs | → |
| Holliday Ck At Wichita Falls | 9 cfs | → |
| Wichita Rv Nr Mabelle | · | → |
| Brazos Rv At Seymour | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Conner Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Archer County
- Lake Eddleman Public Boat Ramp
- Boat Ramp Road Clay County
- Lake Wichita Boat Ramp
- Pawnee Trail 498, Clay County
- Fm 2606 Clay County
Campgrounds
- Kindley City Park
- Fort Belknap County Park
- Lake Eddleman City Park
- Firemans City Park - Graham
- Lake Arrowhead State Park
Fishing spots
Track Conner Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Conner Lake Dam
Where does the data for Conner 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 Conner Lake Dam.