Lester Clark Dam dam
Lester Clark Dam
Lester Clark Dam, located in Stephens County, Texas, serves as a crucial water resource for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. The dam is situated along the TR-Clear Fork Brazos River and is under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District.
Despite its age, Lester Clark Dam's condition assessment remains unrated, with a high hazard potential due to its location and purpose. The dam currently lacks a spillway and has one outlet gate. While it has not been modified in recent years, the dam is subject to state permitting and inspection to ensure its continued functionality and safety. As a private-owned structure, it plays a vital role in water management and conservation efforts in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Lester Clark Dam to be a fascinating example of early dam construction in Texas. With its unique design and purpose, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to mitigate potential risks and ensure sustainable water management practices. As climate change continues to impact water resources, dams like Lester Clark play a crucial role in supporting local communities and ecosystems.
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 Lester Clark Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Ft Griffin | 3 cfs | → |
| Hubbard Ck Bl Albany | 4 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge | 0 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 7 cfs | → |
| Deep Ck At Moran | · | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 123 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lester Clark Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 278 Stephens County
- Palo Pinto County
- Lake Eddleman Public Boat Ramp
- Park Road 36 Palo Pinto County
Campgrounds
- Fort Griffin State Historic Site
- Lake Daniel City Park
- Webb City Park
- City Rv Park - Throckmorton
- Fort Belknap County Park
- Possum Kingdom State Park
Fishing spots
Track Lester Clark Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lester Clark Dam
Where does the data for Lester Clark 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 Lester Clark Dam.