Paradise Lake Dam dam
Paradise Lake Dam
Paradise Lake Dam, located in Franklin, Texas, is a private-owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Completed in 1966, this earth dam with a buttress core type stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 2000 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 1631 acre-feet, the dam controls the flow of Mitchell Creek and offers a serene 97-acre surface area for visitors to enjoy.
Despite being a private dam, Paradise Lake Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. Although the hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. With a spillway width of 170 feet and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 6206 cubic feet per second.
As a haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Paradise Lake Dam stands as both a recreational oasis and a crucial infrastructure piece in the management of water resources in the region. Its picturesque surroundings and functional design make it a must-visit destination for those interested in the intersection of water management and environmental stewardship.
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 Paradise Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 27 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 377 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 4 cfs | → |
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 330 cfs | → |
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 278 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paradise Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Franklin County
- Boat Ramp Road Titus County
- North Jefferson Avenue Mount Pleasant
- Park Road 2117 Titus County
- Titus County
Campgrounds
- Walleye Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Overlook Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Twin Oaks Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Jack Guthrie Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Dogwood Park
- Monticello Park - Monticello Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Paradise Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Paradise Lake Dam
Where does the data for Paradise Lake 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 Paradise Lake Dam.