Crossroads Lake Dam dam
Crossroads Lake Dam
Located in Ellis, Texas, the Crossroads Lake Dam stands as a testament to both the recreational opportunities offered to local water enthusiasts and the importance of maintaining and regulating such structures. Built in 1961, this earth dam with a buttress core boasts a height of 23 feet and a length of 710 feet, providing storage for up to 200 acre-feet of water. While the primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, it is also regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards.
Despite its high hazard potential and lack of a spillway, the Crossroads Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, showcasing the need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures. The dam, which sits on the TR-Newton Branch river or stream, serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area. With its location in a high-risk zone and the absence of an emergency action plan, there is a growing need for improved oversight and maintenance to ensure the safety of both the dam and the surrounding community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to appreciate the recreational opportunities provided by the Crossroads Lake Dam, it remains crucial to prioritize its safety and maintenance. With a designated state jurisdiction and regulatory agency overseeing its operations, there is a foundation in place for ongoing inspection and enforcement efforts. However, with the risk assessment indicating a high level of potential danger, there is a clear call to action for proactive measures to mitigate risks and ensure the long-term sustainability of this important water infrastructure.
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 Crossroads Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ck Nr Venus | 2 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield | 266 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie | 20 cfs | → |
| Village Ck At Everman | 365 cfs | → |
| Mountain Ck At Grand Prairie | 313 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Grand Prairie | 514 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crossroads Lake Dam.
Track Crossroads 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 Crossroads Lake Dam
Where does the data for Crossroads 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 Crossroads Lake Dam.