Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 dam
Wolfe City Reservoir No 1
Wolfe City Reservoir No 1, located in Hunt County, Texas, is a vital water supply reservoir regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It was completed in 1926 and has a capacity of 670 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 425 acre-feet. The dam, primarily designed for water supply purposes, stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 1730 feet along Turkey Creek.
Despite its historical significance, Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 has faced challenges in terms of its condition assessment, which was rated as poor as of August 2016. The dam has undergone structural modifications in 1957 and 2009 to ensure its integrity. The reservoir's hazard potential is currently not available, but it falls under a moderate risk category, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures.
As a key component of water resource infrastructure in the region, Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 plays a crucial role in providing water supply to the surrounding communities. With its proximity to Fort Worth District and its association with local government ownership, ongoing inspections and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the reservoir's continued functionality and safety for all stakeholders involved in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts.
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 Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | 76 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
| Cowleech Fk Sabine Rv At Greenville | 1 cfs | → |
| Indian Ck At Sh 78 Nr Farmersville | 6 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wolfe City Reservoir No 1.
Boat launches
- Honey Creek Interpretive Trail Hopkins County
- 7th Street Delta County
- West Audie Murphy Parkway Farmersville
- Twin Groves Park Road Collin County
- County Road 551 Collin County
- Collin County
Campgrounds
- Bonham State Park
- East Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area
- Bois D' Arc Trailhead Campground
- West Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- West Lake Crockett: (940) 627-5475
- East Lake Crockett Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 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 Wolfe City Reservoir No 1
Where does the data for Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 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 Wolfe City Reservoir No 1.