Lake Ione Dam dam
Lake Ione Dam
Lake Ione Dam, located in Franklin, Texas, is a privately owned structure built in 1952 for water supply purposes. This earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and stretches 400 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Ripley Creek, it serves as a vital resource for the region, especially during times of water scarcity.
Despite its importance, Lake Ione Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its hazard potential is not available. This raises concerns among water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The risk assessment for this dam is classified as high (2), underscoring the importance of implementing effective risk management measures to mitigate any potential disasters.
As a critical component of the local water supply infrastructure, Lake Ione Dam plays a crucial role in meeting the water needs of the surrounding community. Its strategic location and storage capacity make it a valuable asset in ensuring water security in the area. However, the lack of recent inspections and condition assessments raises questions about the long-term sustainability and safety of this essential water resource infrastructure. It is imperative that appropriate measures be implemented to address any potential risks and ensure the continued functionality of the dam for the benefit of all stakeholders involved.
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 Lake Ione Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 201 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 11 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 183 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 15 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha | 77 cfs | → |
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Ione Dam.
Boat launches
- Boat Ramp Road Titus County
- Franklin County
- North Jefferson Avenue Mount Pleasant
- Titus County
- Park Road 2117 Titus County
Campgrounds
- Monticello Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Walleye Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Twin Oaks Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Jack Guthrie Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Titus County Park
- Overlook Park - Lake Cypress Springs
Fishing spots
Track Lake Ione 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 Lake Ione Dam
Where does the data for Lake Ione 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 Lake Ione Dam.