Harris Chapel Lake Dam dam
Harris Chapel Lake Dam
Harris Chapel Lake Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, was completed in 1960 and serves as a private earth dam with a height of 24 feet and a length of 674 feet. With a primary purpose categorized as 'Other', this dam on TR-Duck Creek has a normal storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. Despite being unlisted for hazard potential and condition assessment, the dam is still subject to state inspection and permitting requirements.
Although the dam does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state, it is essential to note that the risk assessment for Harris Chapel Lake Dam indicates a high risk level. With emergency action plans and risk management measures not rated or specified, it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor this dam closely. Additionally, the dam's location, surrounded by a surface area of 10 acres, emphasizes the importance of being prepared for potential risks and ensuring proper maintenance.
As a part of the Fort Worth District, Harris Chapel Lake Dam is a significant structure in the region, with its design attributed to 'NO DATA FOR ORIGINAL DESIGNER'. With limited information on associated structures and inspections, it is evident that further research and monitoring are essential for understanding the potential impact of this dam on the surrounding environment and community. The presence of one outlet gate and the absence of hazard potential ratings highlight the need for ongoing assessment and management of this critical infrastructure.
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 Harris Chapel Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 135 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 12 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 313 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 45 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 364 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harris Chapel Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 3440 2448, Wood County
- Fm 14 Smith County
- Private Road 5183 Wood County
- County Road 1973 Wood County
- Wood County
- Fm 2946 Rains County
Campgrounds
- Lake Holbrook Park - South
- Lake Holbrook Park - West
- Lake Hawkins County Rv Park
- Tyler State Park
- Fish Hawke Point
- Governor Jim Hogg Rv Park - Quitman
Fishing spots
Track Harris Chapel Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Harris Chapel Lake Dam
Where does the data for Harris Chapel 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 Harris Chapel Lake Dam.