Hickey Lake Dam dam
Hickey Lake Dam
Hickey Lake Dam, located in Panola, Texas, along the TR-SALT CREEK, stands as a testament to water resource management in the region. Completed in 1956, this private-owned Earth dam serves multiple purposes, including water storage and flood control, with a height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has been inspected and permitted by the state, ensuring its structural integrity and safety.
The dam's design features a Buttress core type and a length of 880 feet, showcasing a commitment to efficient water management in the area. While lacking a spillway, the dam is equipped with a single outlet gate for controlled water release. With a high hazard potential rating and a risk assessment of 2 out of 5, the authorities have identified the importance of proper risk management measures to mitigate any potential threats to the surrounding communities.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, Hickey Lake Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local area from flooding and ensuring a stable water supply. With ongoing inspections and state oversight, the dam remains a vital infrastructure for the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Hickey Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 9,200 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 300 cfs | → |
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 4 cfs | → |
| Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley | · | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 296 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack | 191 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hickey Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 317a Panola County
- Boat Launch Road Harrison County
- Tx 149 Easton
- Lake Trail Bossier City
- Arthur Ray Teague Parkway Trail Bossier City
Campgrounds
- Tinkle Park - Lake Murvaul
- Rosie Jones Park - Lake Murvaul
- Martin Creek Lake State Park
- Shelter Camping Area
- Broken Bowl Camping Area
- Bee Tree Camping Loop
Fishing spots
Track Hickey 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 Hickey Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hickey 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 Hickey Lake Dam.