Roundtree Lake Dam dam
Roundtree Lake Dam
Roundtree Lake Dam, located in Newton County, Texas, was completed in 1955 for the primary purpose of water supply. This private earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 485 feet, with a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Bridge Creek and is owned by a private entity in the city of Jamestown.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is equipped with three uncontrolled and one valve outlet gates. Despite being inspected for the last time in 1980, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a hazard potential that is currently not available. It is not regulated by the state and has not been rated for its condition, highlighting the need for further assessment and potential risk management measures to ensure its safety and longevity.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Roundtree Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure with historical significance for water supply in the region. With its unique design characteristics and limited regulatory oversight, there is a compelling need for continued monitoring and evaluation to address any potential risks and ensure the dam's resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Roundtree Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cow Ck Nr Newton | 62 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv At Toledo Bd Res Nr Burkeville | 328 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Burkeville | 557 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Town Bluff | 4,390 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Bon Wier | 1,350 cfs | → |
| Bayou Toro Near Toro | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roundtree Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Willow Oak Road Sabine County
- South Toledo Boat Launch
- Sandy Creek Public Boat Ramp
- F Road 130 Sabine County
- Jasper County
- Tyler County
Campgrounds
- Twin Dikes - Sam Rayburn Reservior
- Mill Creek - Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Rayburn - Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Willow Oak
- Willow Oak: (409) 625-1940
- Ebenezer - Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Us Highway 69 To Ba Steinhagen Reservoir
- Town Bluff Dam To Hwy 96 Bridge
- Us Highway 59 To Us Highway 69
- Preserve Boundary In The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Big Sandy Creek
- Hwy 96 Bridge To Neches River Saltwater Barrier
- Confluence With Big Sandy Creek To Confluence With The Neches River
Track Roundtree Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Roundtree Lake Dam
Where does the data for Roundtree 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 Roundtree Lake Dam.