Truett Spruill Dam dam
Truett Spruill Dam
Truett Spruill Dam, located in Eastland, Texas, along Hunting Shirt Creek, was completed in 1969 for the primary purpose of irrigation. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam has not been rated for its condition and is considered to have a high risk potential.
The dam, designed with a buttress core type, serves as a vital structure for agricultural water supply in the region. With no associated structures and a limited inspection history dating back to 1969, there are concerns regarding its overall risk management and emergency preparedness. The dam's location in a high-risk area highlights the importance of regular assessments and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor the condition and risk potential of Truett Spruill Dam to safeguard the surrounding community and ecosystem. With no listed emergency action plan or inundation maps, there is a need for increased regulatory oversight and enforcement to address any potential hazards. The presence of only one outlet gate raises concerns about the dam's ability to manage water levels effectively during periods of high discharge. Continued attention and investment in the dam's maintenance and risk management measures are crucial to ensure the safety and sustainability of this important water resource 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 Truett Spruill Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 1 cfs | → |
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 1 cfs | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut | 436 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 7 cfs | → |
| Deep Ck At Moran | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Truett Spruill Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm-To-Market Road 2861 Comanche County
- Port Promontory Drive Comanche County
- Comanche County
- R 6 Comanche County
Campgrounds
- Dam - Leon Reservoir
- Ringling Lake City Park
- De Leon Community Park
- Promontory - Proctor Lake
- Copperas Creek - Proctor Lake
- Sowell Creek - Proctor Lake
Fishing spots
Track Truett Spruill Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Truett Spruill Dam
Where does the data for Truett Spruill 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 Truett Spruill Dam.