Pinkerton Lake Dam dam
Pinkerton Lake Dam
Pinkerton Lake Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of irrigation. Constructed in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a length of 470 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 63 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure safety and compliance.
The Pinkerton Lake Dam is situated on the TR-Prairie Creek, within the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With an uncontrolled spillway width of 70 feet and four uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk (3) according to the risk assessment. Despite its age, the condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, and there is no available hazard potential information. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a crucial infrastructure for irrigation and other purposes in the region, serving as a vital water resource for the community.
Overall, Pinkerton Lake Dam plays a significant role in water management and agricultural activities in the area, providing essential irrigation water for farming and livestock. As a privately owned structure, it is subject to state regulations and oversight to ensure its safety and functionality. With its moderate risk assessment and regular inspections, the dam continues to support the local ecosystem and economy while maintaining a crucial role in water resource management in Smith County, Texas.
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 Pinkerton Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 20 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 259 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 380 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 84 cfs | → |
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 290 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Abv Longview | 308 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pinkerton Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Fm 14 Smith County
- South Tyler Street 901, Gladewater
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
- County Road 3440 2448, Wood County
- County Road 3504, Bullard
- Farm-To-Market Road 1892, Frankston
Campgrounds
- City Park Camp - Overton
- Tyler State Park
- Lake Hawkins County Rv Park
- Fish Hawke Point
- Lake Jacksonville Campground
Fishing spots
Track Pinkerton Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pinkerton Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pinkerton 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 Pinkerton Lake Dam.