Pine Crest Lake Dam dam
Pine Crest Lake Dam
Pine Crest Lake Dam, located in Cherokee, Texas, is a private-owned structure designed for recreational purposes. Completed in 1929, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and stretches 1040 feet in length, holding a storage capacity of 940 acre-feet. Situated on Keyes Creek, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 156 feet, allowing for controlled release of water in times of excess. Its hazard potential is not available, but it is described as having a moderate risk level. The dam has undergone modifications in 1959 for structural improvements, and is equipped with three uncontrolled outlet gates. The surrounding area covers a surface area of 77 acres with a drainage area of 10.7 square miles, providing ample recreational opportunities for visitors.
Despite its age, Pine Crest Lake Dam continues to serve as a vital water resource and recreational attraction in the region. With its picturesque setting and functional design, the dam exemplifies the harmonious relationship between water management and outdoor enjoyment. As climate and water resource enthusiasts explore the intricate details of this structure, they can appreciate its historical significance and ongoing commitment to safety and sustainability.
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 Pine Crest Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 299 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 169 cfs | → |
| E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing | 77 cfs | → |
| Angelina Rv Nr Alto | 310 cfs | → |
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 27 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lanana At Nacogdoches | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pine Crest Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- South Shore Drive 3301-3371, Jacksonville
- County Road 3504, Bullard
- Farm-To-Market Road 1892, Frankston
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
Campgrounds
- Lake Jacksonville Campground
- Rusk - Palestine Park
- City Park Camp - Overton
- Neches Bluff Overlook
- Neches Bluff Overlook: (936) 655-2299
- Mission Tejas State Park
Fishing spots
Track Pine Crest 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 Pine Crest Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pine Crest 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 Pine Crest Lake Dam.