3h Lake Dam dam
3h Lake Dam
3h Lake Dam, located in Panola, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Completed in 1948, this dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a length of 725 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 435 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-IRONS BAYOU and is under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas.
Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks certain safety features such as a spillway. The risk assessment for 3h Lake Dam indicates a high risk level (2), although hazard potential information is not available. The last recorded inspection took place in July 1975, and there is no information on emergency action plans or risk management measures for the dam.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and safety of dams, 3h Lake Dam presents a case for further evaluation and potential updates to ensure its resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. The dam's historical significance as a recreational site is juxtaposed with the need for modern safety standards, highlighting the ongoing challenge of balancing human enjoyment with water resource management. As discussions around climate change and infrastructure resilience continue, the status of dams like 3h Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive maintenance and risk assessment in safeguarding our water resources.
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 3h Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 300 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 9,200 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Bl Longview | 301 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Abv Longview | 317 cfs | → |
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 1 cfs | → |
| E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near 3h Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 317a Panola County
- Tx 149 Easton
- Boat Launch Road Harrison County
- Estes Parkway 5001, Lakeport
Campgrounds
- Rosie Jones Park - Lake Murvaul
- Tinkle Park - Lake Murvaul
- Shelter Camping Area
- Broken Bowl Camping Area
- Martin Creek Lake State Park
- Bee Tree Camping Loop
Fishing spots
Track 3h 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 3h Lake Dam
Where does the data for 3h 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 3h Lake Dam.