Smelley Lake Dam dam
Smelley Lake Dam
Smelley Lake Dam, located in Hood, Texas, serves as a crucial structure for water supply purposes. Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans 1150 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 720 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Fall Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards.
Despite its age, Smelley Lake Dam remains in good condition and is not rated for any potential hazards. The dam does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate. While it poses a high risk in terms of potential impact, the structure has not been modified since its completion. The dam's location and design make it an important asset for managing water resources in the area, serving as a reliable source of water supply for the surrounding community.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Smelley Lake Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the engineering and management of water infrastructure in Texas. With its strategic location on Fall Creek and its significant storage capacity, this dam plays a vital role in ensuring water availability for the region. While facing some risk factors, the dam's design, construction, and maintenance reflect a commitment to upholding regulatory standards and safeguarding the community's water resources for years to come.
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 Smelley Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury | 365 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 4 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook | 2 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 370 cfs | → |
| Marys Ck At Benbrook | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Smelley Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- East State Loop 426 621, Granbury
- Monticello Drive 8517, Granbury
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
Campgrounds
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Fishing spots
Track Smelley Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Smelley Lake Dam
Where does the data for Smelley 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 Smelley Lake Dam.