Twin Arena Lake Dam dam
Twin Arena Lake Dam
Twin Arena Lake Dam, located in Meridian, Texas, is a private earth dam designed by Childress and Recer for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1954, this dam stands at a height of 39 feet and spans 550 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 364 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Rough Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas.
Despite its age, Twin Arena Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition and is classified as having a high risk potential. The dam lacks a spillway and features only one outlet gate. Although it has not been inspected since 1987, the state of Texas mandates regular inspections for safety purposes. The dam's hazard potential is listed as "Not Available," highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Twin Arena Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam safety and management. With its high risk classification and lack of recent inspections, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring to prevent potential disasters. As efforts to address aging infrastructure continue, Twin Arena Lake Dam stands as a testament to the ongoing challenges faced in managing water resources and ensuring public 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 Twin Arena Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose | 6 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 8 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose | 385 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury | 359 cfs | → |
| Nolan Rv At Blum | 47 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hamilton | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Twin Arena Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Coates Road 2200, Granbury
- Us 67 Somervell County
- Pr 21 North 2212, Cleburne
- Plowman Creek Park Road, Morgan
- Farm To Market 927, Morgan
- Monticello Drive 8517, Granbury
Campgrounds
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Hico City Park
- Meridian State Park
- Stephenville City Park
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
Fishing spots
Track Twin Arena Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Twin Arena Lake Dam
Where does the data for Twin Arena 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 Twin Arena Lake Dam.