Lutes Lake Dam dam
Lutes Lake Dam
Lutes Lake Dam, located in Gregg, Texas, was completed in 1937 and serves as a vital water supply structure for the area. Owned privately, this earth dam with a height of 23 feet holds a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 41 acre-feet. Despite being unregulated by the state and lacking a spillway, the dam is inspected and permitted by the state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
The dam, situated on TR-Woods Creek, is primarily designed for water supply purposes and has not undergone any significant modifications since its completion. Although its hazard potential is deemed as not available, a high risk assessment rating indicates potential risks that need to be managed. With a single outlet gate and a condition assessment that is not rated, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are yet to be fully developed, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability.
In the care of private ownership and lacking federal involvement, Lutes Lake Dam stands as a critical structure in providing water supply for the region. With a risk assessment indicating potential hazards, it is essential for state inspections and management measures to be implemented to safeguard the dam's integrity and prevent any potential risks to the surrounding community and environment.
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 Lutes Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Bl Longview | 356 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Abv Longview | 298 cfs | → |
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 8 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 267 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City | 69 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 579 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lutes Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Estes Parkway 5001, Lakeport
- Tx 149 Easton
- Boat Launch Road Harrison County
- South Tyler Street 901, Gladewater
- Marion County
Campgrounds
- Bee Tree Camping Loop
- Broken Bowl Camping Area
- Martin Creek Lake State Park
- Shelter Camping Area
- City Park Camp - Overton
- Brushy Creek - Lake Of The Pines
Fishing spots
Track Lutes Lake 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 Lutes Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lutes 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 Lutes Lake Dam.