Ferguson Lake Dam dam
Ferguson Lake Dam
Ferguson Lake Dam, located in Upshur, Texas, is a privately owned structure built in 1962 primarily for recreational purposes. This Earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet, with a length of 450 feet, and a capacity of 100 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Sandy Creek, the dam provides a surface area of 15 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its small size, Ferguson Lake Dam poses a high risk (2) and has not been rated for its condition. The dam does not have a spillway, but is equipped with one outlet gate. While it is not regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections and is permitted for operation. The surrounding area does not have designated inundation maps, emergency action plans, or updated hazard potential assessments.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ferguson Lake Dam presents an interesting case study in recreational dam construction and management. With its modest size and potential risks, this structure highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and assessment to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
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 Ferguson Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City | 110 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 16 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 12 cfs | → |
| Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson | 87 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 168 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Abv Longview | 320 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ferguson Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Pine Hill Park
- Cedar Springs Boat Ramp
- Pops Landing Road Marion County
- Lone Star Park Boat Ramp
- Lone Star City Park
- Marion County
Campgrounds
- Cedar Springs - Lake Of The Pines
- Lake Of The Pines
- Alley Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Camp Mabey
- Johnson Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Old Camp
Fishing spots
Track Ferguson 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 Ferguson Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ferguson 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 Ferguson Lake Dam.