Tombigbee Lake Dam dam
Tombigbee Lake Dam
Located in Polk, Texas, Tombigbee Lake Dam is a vital piece of infrastructure managed by Tribal Government that plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. Completed in 1971, this dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a length of 1450 feet, with a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. The dam, situated on a tributary of Bear Creek, serves multiple purposes including flood control and water supply for the region.
With a spillway width of 230 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, Tombigbee Lake Dam is equipped to handle maximum discharges effectively. The dam's condition assessment in 2014 rated it as 'fair', with a moderate risk level. Although it is not classified as a hazard, regular inspections and risk management measures are in place to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure. The dam is subject to state regulation and inspection by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), highlighting its importance in maintaining water resources and mitigating potential risks in the region.
Despite its modest surface area of 26 acres, Tombigbee Lake Dam plays a significant role in water management in Congressional District 36, Texas. With one slide (sluice gate) outlet gate, the dam is equipped to release water as needed, ensuring the stability of the surrounding area. As a key component of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Tombigbee Lake Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in Texas.
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 Tombigbee Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Long King Ck At Livingston | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Menard Ck Nr Rye | 54 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Goodrich | 8,590 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Romayor | 8,140 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo Ck At Onalaska | 383 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Rockland | 2,420 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tombigbee Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Barn Hill Road, Shepherd
- State Park Road 65 1034, Livingston
- Livingston Trail Polk County
- Caney Creek Drive 401, Polk County
- Cedar Point Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Alabama - Coushatta Lake Tombigbee
- Indian Village Campground
- Lake Livingston State Park
- Lake Tejas City Park
- Wolf Creek Park - Lake Livingston
- Lone Star Trail Primitive Camp Site Number 1
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Preserve Boundary Of The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Village Creek
- Preserve Boundary In The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Trinity River
- Preserve Boundary In The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Big Sandy Creek
- Confluence With Big Sandy Creek To Confluence With The Neches River
- Us Highway 59 To Us Highway 69
- Town Bluff Dam To Hwy 96 Bridge
Track Tombigbee 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 Tombigbee Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tombigbee 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 Tombigbee Lake Dam.