Newman Dam No 4 dam
Newman Dam No 4
Newman Dam No 4, located in Lamar County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1970. Standing at a height of 16 feet with a length of 700 feet, the dam has a primary purpose classified as "Other" and boasts a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-BIG SANDY CREEK river and falls under the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its relatively modest size, Newman Dam No 4 poses a high risk, with a hazard potential that is currently not available. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and there is limited information available on its emergency preparedness and risk management measures. The last inspection of the dam took place in September 1972, and it is unclear if any modifications or upgrades have been made since then. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does have one outlet gate.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Newman Dam No 4 presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and management. With its unique design features and high risk classification, this privately owned dam serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness in ensuring the safety and functionality of water storage structures. Further research and monitoring of Newman Dam No 4 could provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of managing small-scale dams in a changing climate.
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 Newman Dam No 4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 51 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 4 cfs | → |
| Red River At Arthur City | 2,630 cfs | → |
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 131 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 875 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Newman Dam No 4.
Boat launches
- Fm 2820 Lamar County
- County Road 34775 Lamar County
- 7th Street Delta County
- Honey Creek Interpretive Trail Hopkins County
Campgrounds
- Sanders Cove Campground
- Sanders Cove - Pat Mayse Lake
- Lamar Point - Pat Mayse Lake
- Pat Mayse East
- Pat Mayse East - Pat Mayse Lake
- Pat Mayse West
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Newman Dam No 4 in the Snoflo app
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About Newman Dam No 4
Where does the data for Newman Dam No 4 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 Newman Dam No 4.