Valley Club Lake Dam dam
Valley Club Lake Dam
Valley Club Lake Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, was completed in 1960 for the primary purpose of recreation. This private earth dam, standing at 15 feet in height and stretching 600 feet in length, impounds Rock Creek to create Valley Club Lake. With a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water storage for recreational activities in the area.
While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it has undergone state inspections and permitting processes. The spillway, measuring 38 feet in width, is uncontrolled and can handle a maximum discharge of 75 cubic feet per second. The dam's hazard potential is labeled as "Not Available," but its risk assessment is considered moderate. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam's construction and operational integrity are maintained through periodic inspections.
Valley Club Lake Dam, nestled in the serene surroundings of Smith County, stands as a testament to the importance of water resources for recreational purposes. With its design focused on buttress earth structures and a capacity to store 103 acre-feet of water under normal conditions, this dam serves as a vital asset for the local community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the preservation and maintenance of Valley Club Lake Dam are crucial to ensuring the continued enjoyment of its recreational benefits for years to come.
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 Valley Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 105 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 18 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 262 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 149 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 66 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Valley Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 3440 2448, Wood County
- Private Road 5183 Wood County
- Fm 14 Smith County
- County Road 1973 Wood County
- Wood County
- Fm 2946 Rains County
Campgrounds
- Lake Holbrook Park - South
- Lake Holbrook Park - West
- Governor Jim Hogg Rv Park - Quitman
- Tyler State Park
- Lake Hawkins County Rv Park
- Fish Hawke Point
Fishing spots
Track Valley Club 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 Valley Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Valley Club 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 Valley Club Lake Dam.