Saron Lake No 6 Dam dam
Saron Lake No 6 Dam
Saron Lake No 6 Dam, located in Trinity County, Texas, serves as a crucial irrigation source since its completion in 1962. The dam stands at 17 feet in height and spans 600 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet of water. While primarily utilized for irrigation purposes, the dam also offers recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. Situated along the TR-Little White Rock Creek, the dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.
Despite its age, Saron Lake No 6 Dam has not undergone recent condition assessments, with its hazard potential and condition assessment both listed as "Not Available" or "Not Rated." The dam lacks a spillway and is not state-regulated, but does have state permitting and inspection in place. With a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", there is a need for enhanced risk management measures and potential updates to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam for the future. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and maintaining the integrity of Saron Lake No 6 Dam is essential to preserving water access for irrigation and recreational purposes in the Trinity County area.
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 Saron Lake No 6 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo Ck At Onalaska | 383 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Diboll | 756 cfs | → |
| Long King Ck At Livingston | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Crockett | 4,520 cfs | → |
| Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville | 196 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Saron Lake No 6 Dam.
Boat launches
- Harbor Point Boat Launch
- Riverside
- San Jacinto County
- Cedar Point Boat Ramp
- 190 Boat Launch 898, Point Blank
Campgrounds
- Ratcliff Lake: (936) 655-2299
- Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
- Ratcliff Lake
- Wolf Creek Park - Lake Livingston
- Four Notch Hunter Camp
- Lake Livingston State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Highway 7 To Us Highway 59
- State Highway 21 To State Highwy 7
- Preserve Boundary Of The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Village Creek
- Preserve Boundary In The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Trinity River
- Farm To Market Road 1375 To East Fork Of San Jacinto River
- Us Highway 59 To Us Highway 69
Track Saron Lake No 6 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 Saron Lake No 6 Dam
Where does the data for Saron Lake No 6 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 Saron Lake No 6 Dam.