Langford Lake Dam dam
Langford Lake Dam
Langford Lake Dam, located in Nacogdoches, Texas, was completed in 1960 and serves as a critical water supply source in the region. This private dam, standing at a height of 18 feet and with a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, plays a significant role in ensuring water availability for the surrounding area. Despite being regulated by the state and receiving regular inspections, the dam is currently rated as having a high risk level, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
The dam, constructed with earth materials and a buttress core type, overlooks the Hartless Branch river/stream and lacks a spillway for discharge. While the dam does not have a designated spillway, it does feature a single outlet gate for water control. The risk assessment for Langford Lake Dam indicates a potential hazard due to its condition not being rated, emphasizing the need for continued oversight and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
In spite of the dam's high risk level and lack of detailed risk management measures, Langford Lake Dam remains a vital asset for water supply in the region. As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure, ongoing attention to the maintenance and safety of dams like Langford Lake will be crucial in ensuring the sustainable management of water resources for future generations.
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 Langford Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing | 22 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lanana At Nacogdoches | 9 cfs | → |
| Angelina Rv Nr Alto | 155 cfs | → |
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 19 cfs | → |
| Attoyac Bayou Nr Chireno | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 7,250 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Langford Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 753, Nacogdoches
- Lake Nacogdoches West Park, Nacogdoches
- County Road 1510, Center
- County Road 1211, Center
- Kurth Lake Road, Lufkin
Campgrounds
- Rosie Jones Park - Lake Murvaul
- Tinkle Park - Lake Murvaul
- Rusk - Palestine Park
- Shelter Camping Area
- Broken Bowl Camping Area
- Bee Tree Camping Loop
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Langford Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Langford Lake Dam
Where does the data for Langford 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 Langford Lake Dam.