Minor Lake Dam dam
Minor Lake Dam
Located in Morris County, Texas, the Minor Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1943, this private-owned Earth dam spans 650 feet in length and reaches a height of 20 feet, providing a storage capacity of 620 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the TR-KELLY CREEK, serves as a vital component in the region's water infrastructure, ensuring a steady water supply for agricultural needs.
Despite its age, the Minor Lake Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and adherence to state regulations. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 200 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. Its hazard potential is deemed as not available, with a moderate risk level assigned. While the dam's condition is not currently rated, its presence serves as a crucial resource for irrigation in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Minor Lake Dam represents a historical and functional landmark in the Texas water management landscape. With its primary purpose being irrigation, the dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. As efforts continue to assess and manage the risk associated with the dam, its presence underscores the importance of sustainable water resource practices for the future.
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 Minor Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 9 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 15 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 10 cfs | → |
| Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson | 35 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 154 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City | 53 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Minor Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Road 17 Morris County
- Fm 997 Morris County
- Lone Star City Park
- Lone Star Park Boat Ramp
- Cedar Springs Boat Ramp
- North Jefferson Avenue Mount Pleasant
Campgrounds
- Daingerfield State Park
- Cedar Ridge Camping Area
- Thomas Lake Park Dispersed
- Lake Of The Pines
- Cedar Springs - Lake Of The Pines
- Alley Creek - Lake Of The Pines
Track Minor Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Minor Lake Dam
Where does the data for Minor 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 Minor Lake Dam.