Lake Jacksboro Dam dam
Lake Jacksboro Dam
Lake Jacksboro Dam, located in Jack, Texas, is a significant earth dam constructed in 1950 for irrigation purposes. Spanning across Lost Creek, this dam stands at a height of 55 feet with a structural height of 57 feet and a length of 1720 feet. With a storage capacity of 3200 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in providing water for irrigation and water supply in the region. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 270 feet and has outlet gates for controlled water release. The surrounding area has a surface area of 115 acres and a drainage area of 25.5 square miles. Despite its age, Lake Jacksboro Dam has undergone modifications in 1963 to enhance its hydraulic capabilities. The dam is classified as having a moderate risk level, with a hazard potential that is not currently available for assessment. With its historical significance and ongoing role in water resource management, Lake Jacksboro Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Lake Jacksboro Dam to be a fascinating example of early irrigation infrastructure in Texas. Its collaboration between local government agencies, designers, and regulatory bodies showcases the complex network of stakeholders involved in managing water resources. With its storied past and continued relevance in providing water for agricultural purposes, Lake Jacksboro Dam serves as a reminder of the critical role that dams play in sustaining communities and ecosystems in a changing climate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Jacksboro Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Raccoon River Near Bayard | 343 cfs | → |
| Middle Raccoon River At Panora | 279 cfs | → |
| North Raccoon River Near Jefferson | 1,440 cfs | → |
| South Raccoon River At Redfield | 670 cfs | → |
| Raccoon River At Van Meter | 2,600 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River Near Stratford | 4,080 cfs | → |
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About Lake Jacksboro Dam
Where does the data for Lake Jacksboro 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.
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