Red River Country Club Dam dam
Red River Country Club Dam
The Red River Country Club Dam, located in Red River County, Texas, serves as a key recreational structure along Pickett Creek. Built in 1912, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans 900 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 1344 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water resources for the area while also offering a surface area for recreational activities spanning 85 acres.
Owned privately and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Red River Country Club Dam is a vital part of the local ecosystem. While it has not been rated for its condition, the dam's moderate risk assessment highlights the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring. With an uncontrolled spillway and four outlet gates, the dam is designed to manage maximum discharge levels of up to 5200 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety and stability of the surrounding area.
As a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates, the Red River Country Club Dam presents a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of water resource management and recreational activities. Whether enjoying a day of fishing or boating on the reservoir, visitors can appreciate the dam's role in providing both leisure and essential water storage for the community. With a rich history dating back over a century, this structure continues to stand as a testament to the careful balance between human development and environmental stewardship in the region.
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 Red River Country Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 131 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 875 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 10 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha | 59 cfs | → |
| Red River Near De Kalb | 2,720 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs | 246 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Red River Country Club Dam.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Red River Country Club Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Red River Country Club Dam
Where does the data for Red River Country Club 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 Red River Country Club Dam.