Janie Lake Dam dam
Janie Lake Dam
Janie Lake Dam, located in Palo Pinto, Texas, was completed in 1963 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. This private-owned dam, standing at 30 feet in height and 1020 feet in length, holds a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. The dam is of earth construction with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway width of 75 feet. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam has undergone state permitting and inspection processes.
The dam's location on TR-Town Branch river and its close proximity to Palo Pinto city makes it a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's hazard potential is currently not available. The last inspection in 2009 found the dam to be in a not rated condition, indicating a need for reassessment and potential maintenance. As a significant component of the local water infrastructure, Janie Lake Dam plays a key role in supporting the agricultural activities in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Janie Lake Dam serves as a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and environmental stewardship. Its history, design, and current status provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with maintaining dams for irrigation purposes. With a focus on sustainability and risk management, this dam represents a vital piece of the regional water system that requires ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure its continued functionality and safety.
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 Janie Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 140 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 126 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 287 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 5 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | · | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 106 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Janie Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Road 36 Palo Pinto County
- Palo Pinto County
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Lake Eddleman Public Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Janie 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 Janie Lake Dam
Where does the data for Janie 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 Janie Lake Dam.