Three Rivers Gypsum Lake Dam dam
Three Rivers Gypsum Lake Dam
The Three Rivers Gypsum Lake Dam, located in Fisher County, Texas, was completed in 1950 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. This earth dam with a height of 12 feet and a length of 720 feet creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-California Creek, this dam is owned privately and is not regulated by the state. Despite being classified as having a high risk potential, its condition assessment remains unrated.
With no spillway and a hazard potential that is not available, this dam is equipped with one outlet gate and has not been inspected since September 1979. The risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps for this structure are not available, raising concerns for its safety and preparedness in case of emergencies. Despite these challenges, the Three Rivers Gypsum Lake Dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for visitors in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Three Rivers Gypsum Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam safety and management. With its location in a high-risk area and limited regulatory oversight, there is a need for improved monitoring and emergency preparedness measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the dam itself. As discussions around climate change and water resource management continue, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive maintenance and risk assessment for critical 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 Three Rivers Gypsum Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dmf Brazos Rv Nr Aspermont | 3 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv Nr Roby | 1 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv Nr Noodle | 7 cfs | → |
| Dmf Brazos Rv Nr Rule | 2 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Hawley | 3 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Nugent | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Three Rivers Gypsum Lake Dam.
Track Three Rivers Gypsum 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 Three Rivers Gypsum Lake Dam
Where does the data for Three Rivers Gypsum 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 Three Rivers Gypsum Lake Dam.