Lake Temple Dam dam
Lake Temple Dam
Lake Temple Dam, located in Angelina, Texas, serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation and recreation purposes. Completed in 1978, this earth dam stands at 18 feet high and spans a length of 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Hurricane Creek, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 130 feet, is uncontrolled and features four outlet gates. In 2007, the dam underwent hydraulic modifications to improve its functionality. Despite having a moderate risk assessment rating, the hazard potential and condition assessment of Lake Temple Dam are currently not available. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared for the dam was last revised in 2007, indicating a proactive approach to emergency preparedness for this vital water infrastructure.
With its important role in water management and recreational activities, Lake Temple Dam stands as a testament to the engineering expertise of designers Everett Griffith Jr. and Goodwin-Lanister, Inc. As climate and water resource enthusiasts continue to monitor and appreciate the significance of such structures, Lake Temple Dam remains a key feature in the landscape of Angelina, Texas, ensuring water supply and safety for the surrounding community.
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 Lake Temple Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neches Rv Nr Diboll | 800 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lanana At Nacogdoches | 9 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Rockland | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Attoyac Bayou Nr Chireno | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Angelina Rv Nr Alto | 235 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo Ck At Onalaska | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Temple Dam.
Boat launches
- Texas 94 22801, Apple Springs
- Kurth Lake Road, Lufkin
- Etole Park Road, Etoile
- Farm To Market Road 3124, Zavalla
- County Road 753, Nacogdoches
- Lake Nacogdoches West Park, Nacogdoches
Campgrounds
- Hanks Creek - Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Shirley Creek - Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Cassells - Boykin County Park
- Jackson Hill - Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Townsend
- Ratcliff Lake
Fishing spots
- Lake Nacogdoches
- Ratcliff Lake
- Sam Rayburn Lake
- Bouton Lake: (936) 897-1068
- B. A. Steinhagen Lake
- Lake Striker
Track Lake Temple Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Temple Dam
Where does the data for Lake Temple 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 Lake Temple Dam.