Kellam No 2 Dam dam
Kellam No 2 Dam
Kellam No 2 Dam, located in Van Zandt, Texas, was completed in 1957 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. This private earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 418 acre-feet. While it does not have a spillway, it does feature one outlet gate for water release. The dam is situated on the TR-Grand Saline Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas.
Despite being constructed over six decades ago, Kellam No 2 Dam has not been rated for its condition and has a high risk assessment level (2). The last inspection was conducted in September 1972, indicating a need for updated evaluation and maintenance. While the dam does not have federally regulated ownership or funding, it is eligible for state permitting and inspection. With its proximity to the Fort Worth District and the leadership of Congressman Lance Gooden, there is potential for increased attention to the dam's condition and risk management measures in the future.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Kellam No 2 Dam an intriguing case study for its historical significance and potential environmental impact. As a key structure for fire protection and water storage in the area, the dam's maintenance and safety are crucial for the surrounding community. With its unique design and location on Grand Saline Creek, there is a need for ongoing monitoring and risk assessment to ensure the dam's integrity and functionality.
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 Kellam No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 103 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 1 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 111 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 16 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 2,270 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 259 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kellam No 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Road Henderson County
- Private Road 7398 469, Wills Point
- County Road 2830 15500, Henderson County
- Rains County
- Private Road 5183 Wood County
Campgrounds
- Purtis Creek State Park
- Lake Holbrook Park - South
- Lake Holbrook Park - West
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
- Governor Jim Hogg Rv Park - Quitman
- Tyler State Park
Fishing spots
Track Kellam No 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kellam No 2 Dam
Where does the data for Kellam No 2 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 Kellam No 2 Dam.