Marlin Old City Lake Dam dam
Marlin Old City Lake Dam
Marlin Old City Lake Dam, located in Falls County, Texas, stands as a testament to water resource management and climate resilience. Built in 1922, this earth dam, designed by HDR, serves the primary purpose of water supply for the surrounding area. With a height of 23 feet and a length of 1750 feet, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 1188 acre-feet, providing crucial water resources to the region.
The dam's connection to Big Sandy Creek underscores its importance in regulating water flow and ensuring sustainable water management practices. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a vital role in the community. However, recent assessments have deemed its condition unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and risk management measures to ensure its long-term viability in the face of evolving climate challenges.
With a moderate risk assessment rating, stakeholders must prioritize safety and resilience measures to address any potential hazards associated with the dam. Regular inspections and maintenance are essential to safeguard the surrounding area from the impacts of dam failure. By staying proactive and implementing necessary risk management strategies, Marlin Old City Lake Dam can continue to serve as a vital water resource for the community while adapting to the changing climate landscape.
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 Marlin Old City Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr Highbank | 716 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv At Waco | 324 cfs | → |
| Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington | · | → |
| Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck | 4 cfs | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 2 cfs | → |
| Middle Bosque Rv Nr Mcgregor | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marlin Old City Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Sommerfeld Drive 1823, Waco
- Pavelka Drive Hallsburg
- Pep Club Road 299, Hallsburg
- North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 908-998, Waco
- North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Waco
- North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 3801, Waco
Campgrounds
- Falls On The Brazos Park
- Fort Parker State Park
- Lake Mexia Rec Area
- Airport Park
- Public Use Area 2 - Groesbeck
- Public Use Area 3 - Groesbeck
Fishing spots
Track Marlin Old City Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Marlin Old City Lake Dam
Where does the data for Marlin Old City 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 Marlin Old City Lake Dam.