Hall Lake No 2 Dam dam
Hall Lake No 2 Dam
Hall Lake No 2 Dam, located in Cass County, Texas, was completed in 1962 for the primary purpose of recreation. This private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 66 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the tranquil TR-Jim Bayou, offering visitors a serene setting for various recreational activities.
Despite being categorized as having a high risk potential, the dam is not rated for its condition assessment. With no spillway and a single outlet gate, the structure is designed to manage water levels for the lake. The surrounding area covers 11 acres of surface water, creating a small but picturesque lake for visitors to enjoy. While the dam is not regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality for recreational use.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hall Lake No 2 Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned dam in Texas. With its unique design and risk assessment, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper infrastructure management in maintaining safe and sustainable water resources. Visitors to the area can appreciate the beauty of the dam and its surroundings while also recognizing the need for responsible stewardship of our natural 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 Hall Lake No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson | 30 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack | 161 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 102 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 16 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 921 cfs | → |
| Red River At Spring Bank | 4,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hall Lake No 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- East Dallas Street 100, Jefferson
- Big Cypress Marina Road 1500, Jefferson
- Marion County
- County Road 2118 Cass County
Campgrounds
- Hurricane Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Buckhorn Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Buckhorn Creek Campground
- Jackson Creek Park - Lake Texarkana
- Johnson Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Atlanta State Park
Fishing spots
Track Hall Lake No 2 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 Hall Lake No 2 Dam
Where does the data for Hall Lake No 2 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 Hall Lake No 2 Dam.