Lone Star Industries Dam dam
Lone Star Industries Dam
Lone Star Industries Dam, located in Wise, Texas, along the Village Creek, was completed in 1961 and stands as a 28-foot tall earth dam with a length of 582 feet. Owned privately, this dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other", with a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 139 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition and its hazard potential is labeled as "Not Available".
The dam, designed as an earth dam with buttress core type, poses a high risk level according to assessments. It lacks a spillway and has one outlet gate, and has not been inspected since April 1973. While it falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas and is subject to state permitting and inspection, it is not state regulated or enforced. The dam's location, within the Fort Worth District of the USACE, highlights its importance in water resource management in the area.
For enthusiasts of water resources and climate, Lone Star Industries Dam presents an intriguing case study due to its historical significance, design features, and risk assessment. Despite lacking recent inspections and a condition rating, the dam's presence on the Village Creek underscores its importance in water storage and management in the region. Further research and monitoring of this dam could provide valuable insights into the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience 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 Lone Star Industries Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | 1 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 8 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 30 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 4 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | 0 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lone Star Industries Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Wise County Park
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
- Tadra Point
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
Track Lone Star Industries Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lone Star Industries Dam
Where does the data for Lone Star Industries 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 Lone Star Industries Dam.