Swauano Creek Dam dam
Swauano Creek Dam
Swauano Creek Dam, located in Titus, Texas, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose that goes beyond typical water resource management. Built in 1975 by FREESE AND NICHOLS AND ENDRESS, this earth dam stands at a height of 60.5 feet, holding back the waters of Swauano Creek to create a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 23,590 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 21.6 square miles and a spillway width of 1514 feet, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 15,906 cubic feet per second.
Despite its private ownership, Swauano Creek Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's condition was last assessed as satisfactory in April 2021, and it has a moderate risk rating of 3 out of 5. The dam features uncontrolled and valve outlets, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. With its multi-arch design and soil foundation, Swauano Creek Dam serves as a vital water resource for the region, providing flood control, irrigation, and recreational opportunities for the surrounding community.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Swauano Creek Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Its reservoir not only helps prevent flooding but also supports agricultural activities and serves as a recreational spot for residents. With its strategic location and efficient design, this earth dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence and environmental stewardship in safeguarding water resources and adapting to the changing climate conditions in Texas.
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 Swauano Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 12 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 5 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha | 145 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs | 1,010 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 71 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City | 110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Swauano Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Road 17 Morris County
- Fm 997 Morris County
- Lone Star City Park
- Titus County
- Lone Star Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Cedar Ridge Camping Area
- Daingerfield State Park
- Titus County Park
- Monticello Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
- Lake Of The Pines
Fishing spots
Track Swauano Creek 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 Swauano Creek Dam
Where does the data for Swauano Creek 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 Swauano Creek Dam.