Snider Lake Dam dam
Snider Lake Dam
Snider Lake Dam, located in Harrison, Texas, was completed in 1955 and stands at a height of 10 feet, with a length of 300 feet. This private-owned Earth dam on TR-GRAYS CREEK serves a primary purpose that is classified as 'Other,' with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Despite its small surface area of 9 acres and limited drainage area, the dam poses a high risk as assessed by experts due to its lack of spillways and potential hazard.
Although the dam has not been rated for its condition, it has not undergone any recent modifications or inspections since 1985. In the event of an emergency, there is limited information available regarding the preparedness and response protocols in place for Snider Lake Dam. With no designated agency responsible for enforcement and regulation, the dam's risk management measures and overall safety remain uncertain. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique characteristics and lack of comprehensive data surrounding Snider Lake Dam present an intriguing case study for further investigation and analysis in the field.
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 Snider Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 75 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack | 167 cfs | → |
| Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson | 33 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 16 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 348 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Bl Longview | 247 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Snider Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Boat Launch Road Harrison County
- East Dallas Street 100, Jefferson
- Marion County
- Big Cypress Marina Road 1500, Jefferson
Campgrounds
- Caddo Lake State Park
- Buckhorn Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Buckhorn Creek Campground
- Brushy Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Hurricane Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Johnson Creek - Lake Of The Pines
Fishing spots
Track Snider 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 Snider Lake Dam
Where does the data for Snider 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 Snider Lake Dam.