Slayden Lake No2 Dam dam
Slayden Lake No2 Dam
Slayden Lake No2 Dam in Texas, completed in 1958, is a private dam primarily used for recreation. This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 555 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Located on TR-Mill Creek in Shelby County, Texas, this dam has a surface area of 12 acres and serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Slayden Lake No2 Dam poses a high risk due to its condition being unrated and lacking in emergency preparedness measures. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. The hazard potential of the dam is not available, and there is a need for further assessment and management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Slayden Lake No2 Dam can appreciate its historical significance and recreational value while being mindful of the potential risks it poses. With a unique design and location, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and emergency planning to mitigate any potential hazards associated with its operation.
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 Slayden Lake No2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Attoyac Bayou Nr Chireno | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Ayish Bayou Nr San Augustine | 176 cfs | → |
| Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley | · | → |
| Bayou Lanana At Nacogdoches | 9 cfs | → |
| Bayou San Patricio Near Benson | 1 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 9,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Slayden Lake No2 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Mission Dolores City Rv Park
- Boles Field: (409) 625-1940
- Boles Field Campground
- Boles Field
- Haley's Ferry Boat Ramp
- Ragtown
Fishing spots
- Lake Murvaul
- Sam Rayburn Lake
- Lake Nacogdoches
- Martin Creek Lake
- Bouton Lake: (936) 897-1068
- Lake Striker
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About Slayden Lake No2 Dam
Where does the data for Slayden Lake No2 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
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