Doc Young Pond Dam dam
Doc Young Pond Dam
Located in Tatum, Texas, Doc Young Pond Dam is a private water supply structure that was completed in 1946. Standing at a height of 15 feet and stretching for 635 feet in length, this earth dam serves as a crucial source of water storage with a capacity of 288 acre-feet. Situated along the Taylor Branch stream, this dam plays a vital role in providing water resources to the local community.
Despite its age, Doc Young Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition or hazard potential, but it is noted to have a high risk assessment. With no spillway and limited information on its maintenance history, the dam raises concerns for potential risks and the need for further inspection and management. The lack of regulatory oversight and enforcement adds to the uncertainty surrounding the safety and reliability of this water infrastructure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and evaluate the structural integrity and maintenance practices of Doc Young Pond Dam. With its vital role in water supply for the area, ensuring the safety and functionality of this dam is essential to mitigate potential risks and ensure the continued availability of water resources in the region. Initiating regular inspections and implementing risk management measures will be key in safeguarding this important water structure for the community.
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 Doc Young Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 685 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Bl Longview | 618 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Abv Longview | 419 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 7,250 cfs | → |
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 27 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City | 116 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Doc Young Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Tx 149 Easton
- Boat Launch Road Harrison County
- Estes Parkway 5001, Lakeport
- County Road 317a Panola County
- South Tyler Street 901, Gladewater
- Marion County
Campgrounds
- Martin Creek Lake State Park
- Bee Tree Camping Loop
- Broken Bowl Camping Area
- Shelter Camping Area
- Rosie Jones Park - Lake Murvaul
- Tinkle Park - Lake Murvaul
Fishing spots
Track Doc Young Pond 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 Doc Young Pond Dam
Where does the data for Doc Young Pond 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 Doc Young Pond Dam.