Mingus Lake Dam dam
Mingus Lake Dam
Mingus Lake Dam is a privately owned structure located in Palo Pinto, Texas, designed by Baird, Hampton & Brown. The dam serves multiple purposes such as irrigation, fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. It stands at a height of 30 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet, and a length of 860 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 2244 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 105 acres, drawing water from Gibson Creek.
The dam, built with an earth core and stone foundation, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 220 feet. The structure has undergone modifications in 2017 to enhance its hydraulic capabilities. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with a moderate risk level. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulates and inspects the dam regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards. With its significant role in irrigation and water management, Mingus Lake Dam remains a vital resource in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Mingus Lake Dam intriguing for its unique design, multiple purposes, and the regulatory framework in place to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's location in a picturesque setting along Gibson Creek adds to its appeal, making it a focal point for those interested in water infrastructure and environmental conservation. As a key component of the water management system in Palo Pinto, Texas, Mingus Lake Dam showcases the intersection of human engineering with natural resources, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices in water resource management.
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 Mingus Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 123 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 143 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 8 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 370 cfs | → |
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 14 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mingus Lake Dam.
Track Mingus 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 Mingus Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mingus 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 Mingus Lake Dam.