Nail Lake No 1 Dam dam
Nail Lake No 1 Dam
Nail Lake No 1 Dam, located in Shackelford County, Texas, is a private dam primarily used for water supply purposes. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 450 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet. Despite its small surface area of 30 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in water management in the region.
Operated under the jurisdiction of TCEQ and subject to state regulations, Nail Lake No 1 Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but is considered to have a high hazard potential. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam poses a potential risk to the surrounding areas in case of emergency situations. The risk assessment for this dam has been categorized as high, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and reliability in the face of changing climate conditions.
As a key structure in the water resource infrastructure of the area, Nail Lake No 1 Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices and the need for proactive risk management measures in the face of potential climate-related challenges. Its location along the Foyle Creek and its critical role in providing water supply underscore the significance of maintaining and monitoring this dam to safeguard both the local community and the environment in the years to come.
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 Nail Lake No 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Ft Griffin | 5 cfs | → |
| Hubbard Ck Bl Albany | 3 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Lueders | 6 cfs | → |
| California Ck Nr Stamford | · | → |
| Deep Ck At Moran | · | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nail Lake No 1 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Nail Lake No 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Nail Lake No 1 Dam
Where does the data for Nail Lake No 1 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 Nail Lake No 1 Dam.