Permian Basin Dam dam
Permian Basin Dam
Permian Basin Dam, located in Ward County, Texas, is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Built in 1972 by Freese and Nichols and Endress, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans a length of 2250 feet along the Monument Draw river. With a maximum storage capacity of 733 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 181 acre-feet, the dam serves various purposes beyond flood control, making it a vital infrastructure asset for the area.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of June 2014, Permian Basin Dam is subject to regular inspections and regulatory oversight by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The dam features uncontrolled and valve outlets, as well as an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 503 feet. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam presents a manageable level of hazard potential, suggesting a stable and secure structure that continues to fulfill its intended functions effectively. As part of the broader water management system in the Permian Basin, this dam plays a key role in sustaining the local ecosystem and supporting agricultural activities in the region.
With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Permian Basin Dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in Texas. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges to water availability, the dam remains a critical asset for ensuring water security and mitigating potential risks in the region. Its design and construction by reputable firms, coupled with ongoing regulatory oversight and maintenance efforts, underscore the importance of this earth dam in safeguarding water resources for current and future generations in the Permian Basin area.
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.
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Permian Basin Dam.
Campgrounds
Track Permian Basin Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Permian Basin Dam
Where does the data for Permian Basin 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 Permian Basin Dam.