Glass Club Dam dam
Glass Club Dam
Glass Club Dam, located in Morris County, Texas, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1922, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 600 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet. The dam, designed by Johnson & Pace Inc., holds back the waters of TR-Village Creek and has a surface area of 42 acres.
Despite its age, Glass Club Dam has undergone modifications in 2016 to improve its hydraulic capabilities. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is subject to regular inspections, with the most recent assessment in January 2018 rating its condition as fair. In the event of an emergency, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and one outlet gate.
With a moderate risk assessment rating, Glass Club Dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for visitors while also serving as a vital structure for water resource management in the region. Its historical significance and ongoing maintenance efforts highlight the importance of sustainable infrastructure development in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Glass Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha | 69 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs | 439 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 9 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 4 cfs | → |
| Anderson Ck At Hwy 98 Nr Simms | 388 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Glass Club Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Road 17 Morris County
- North Jefferson Avenue Mount Pleasant
- Fm 997 Morris County
- Lone Star City Park
- Boat Ramp Road Titus County
- Titus County
Campgrounds
- Daingerfield State Park
- Cedar Ridge Camping Area
- Thomas Lake Park Dispersed
- Titus County Park
- Monticello Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Malden Lake - Wright Pattman Lake
Track Glass Club Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Glass Club Dam
Where does the data for Glass Club 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 Glass Club Dam.