Moncrief Lake Dam dam
Moncrief Lake Dam
Moncrief Lake Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, was completed in 1965 and serves as a critical resource for fish and wildlife in the area. This private Earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans 800 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 264 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is to provide a habitat for fish and wildlife, as well as offering recreational opportunities for the local community.
Despite its age, Moncrief Lake Dam has not been rated for condition assessment, and its hazard potential is currently listed as "Not Available." However, the risk assessment for the dam is categorized as high, indicating a potential need for further evaluation and management measures. With a lack of information on emergency action plans and inspection frequency, stakeholders may want to monitor the dam closely to ensure its continued safety and functionality for both water resources and climate enthusiasts in the region.
In the absence of federal oversight, the responsibility for the maintenance and regulation of Moncrief Lake Dam falls on its private owner. With the potential for high risk and limited information on safety measures, there is a call for increased transparency and proactive management to safeguard this vital water resource. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor the impact of climate change on dams like Moncrief Lake, it is crucial to prioritize the safety and sustainability of these structures for the surrounding ecosystem and 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 Moncrief Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 42 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 445 cfs | → |
| Marys Ck At Benbrook | 32 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook | 1 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moncrief Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Fort Worth
Campgrounds
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
- Live Oak
- Post Oak
Fishing spots
Track Moncrief Lake 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 Moncrief Lake Dam
Where does the data for Moncrief Lake 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 Moncrief Lake Dam.