James R Beck Lake Dam dam
James R Beck Lake Dam
James R Beck Lake Dam, located in Hopkins County, Texas, was completed in 1964 for the primary purpose of water supply. The dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans a length of 860 feet, with a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-WHITE OAK CREEK, this earth dam with a buttress core type is owned privately and is not regulated by the state. Despite its high hazard potential and lack of a spillway, the dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks emergency action plans.
The dam's location in an area with a risk assessment of high indicates a need for increased monitoring and management measures to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. With no inspection data available and limited information on its risk management strategies, there is a level of uncertainty surrounding the dam's current condition and ability to withstand potential hazards. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the James R Beck Lake Dam an intriguing case study for the challenges and complexities of managing and maintaining infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions and regulatory frameworks.
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 James R Beck Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | 7 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 6 cfs | → |
| Cowleech Fk Sabine Rv At Greenville | 1 cfs | → |
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 0 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 93 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near James R Beck Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Honey Creek Interpretive Trail Hopkins County
- 7th Street Delta County
- Fm 2946 Rains County
- Wood County
- County Road 1973 Wood County
- East Tawakoni
Campgrounds
- Wind Point Park
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
- Lake Quitman Park
- Lake Winnsboro North Park
- Governor Jim Hogg Rv Park - Quitman
- Winnsboro City Rv Park
Fishing spots
Track James R Beck Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About James R Beck Lake Dam
Where does the data for James R Beck 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 James R Beck Lake Dam.