Palos Verdes Lake Dam dam
Palos Verdes Lake Dam
Palos Verdes Lake Dam, located in Mesquite, Texas, stands as a critical structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its safety and compliance. The dam, classified as an Earth type with a buttress core, spans 500 feet in length and boasts a hydraulic height of 21 feet. It serves as a barrier on the Duck Creek tributary, providing essential storage of 46 acre-feet to the surrounding area.
The dam's primary purpose is defined as "Other," indicating its versatile role in water resource management beyond flood control or irrigation. With a fair condition assessment as of October 2017, Palos Verdes Lake Dam presents a moderate risk level, underscoring the importance of frequent inspections and risk management measures. The presence of two uncontrolled outlet gates and a spillway width of 39 feet contribute to its functionality in regulating water flow and preventing potential hazards.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the Dallas, Texas region can appreciate the significance of Palos Verdes Lake Dam in maintaining water levels and mitigating risks along Duck Creek. As a local government-owned structure with a vital role in the area's water infrastructure, the dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to safeguard communities from potential flooding events and ensure sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 Palos Verdes Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney | 30 cfs | → |
| White Rock Ck At White Rock Lk | 84 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 6,120 cfs | → |
| Rowlett Ck Nr Sachse | 110 cfs | → |
| Prairie Ck At Us Hwy 175 | 1 cfs | → |
| White Rock Ck At Greenville Ave | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Palos Verdes Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Peninsula Court Heath
- Chardonnay Drive Rowlett
- Old State Highway 66 Rowlett
- Willow Bend Rockwall
- Great Trinity Forest Dallas
- Santa Fe Avenue Dallas
⛺ Campgrounds
More campgrounds →🎣 Fishing spots
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About Palos Verdes Lake Dam
Where does the data for Palos Verdes 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 Palos Verdes Lake Dam.