Nekoosa Reservoir Dam dam
Nekoosa Reservoir Dam
Nekoosa Reservoir Dam, located in Cass County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1969 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at 44 feet tall with a length of 870 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 933 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Bowman Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and four outlet gates, with a spillway width of 98 feet. While the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are not available, a moderate risk rating has been assigned. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in 1985, with the inspection frequency and emergency action plan status remaining unknown. Despite these uncertainties, the Nekoosa Reservoir Dam continues to provide a valuable recreational resource for the local community and visitors to enjoy.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Nekoosa Reservoir Dam an intriguing structure to study, with its unique design and location in the Fort Worth District of Texas. The dam's presence on Bowman Creek adds to the diverse landscape of the area, offering opportunities for recreation and enjoyment. As efforts continue to assess and manage the risks associated with the dam, its importance in the region's water resource management and environmental conservation remains significant.
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 Nekoosa Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson | 29 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 921 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 16 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack | 156 cfs | → |
| Anderson Ck At Hwy 98 Nr Simms | 388 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 94 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nekoosa Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 2118 Cass County
- Kickapoo Lodge Road Cass County
- Park Road Bowie County
- Pr 42 Cass County
- Bowie County
Campgrounds
- Jackson Creek Park - Lake Texarkana
- Atlanta State Park
- Malden Lake - Wright Pattman Lake
- Thomas Lake Park Dispersed
- Herron Creek - Wright Patman Reservoir
- Cass County Park
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About Nekoosa Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Nekoosa Reservoir 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 Nekoosa Reservoir Dam.