Forest Grove Dam dam
Forest Grove Dam
Forest Grove Dam, located in Henderson, Texas, along Caney Creek, is a privately owned structure designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS in 1980. Standing at 54 feet high and stretching 3400 feet long, this earth dam serves as a vital water resource, with a storage capacity of 54,300 acre-feet and a drainage area of 55 square miles. The dam's primary purpose is classified as 'Other,' with a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2014.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Forest Grove Dam boasts a spillway width of 1121 feet and a maximum discharge of 114,900 cubic feet per second. The dam's outlet gates include one controlled and one uncontrolled gate, ensuring effective water management and flood control measures. With its strategic location and efficient design, Forest Grove Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential inundation, while providing essential water resources for both agricultural and residential purposes.
Despite not having a designated hazard potential, Forest Grove Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in September 2016. With a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam is continuously monitored to maintain its structural integrity and ensure the safety of the downstream communities. As a significant part of the water infrastructure in the region, Forest Grove Dam stands as a testament to innovative engineering and responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.
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 Forest Grove Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 4,100 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga | 3,100 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 0 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 7,260 cfs | → |
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 36 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Rosser | 5,810 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Forest Grove Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 2830 15500, Henderson County
- Jupiter Road, Star Harbor
- Park Road Henderson County
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- Navarro County
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
Campgrounds
Track Forest Grove Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Forest Grove Dam
Where does the data for Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove Dam.