Gilbert Lake Dam dam
Gilbert Lake Dam
Gilbert Lake Dam, located in Fannin, Texas, is a privately owned structure built in 1970 primarily for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. This earth dam, standing at a height of 17 feet with a length of 1000 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet. The dam overlooks Jacobs Creek and serves as a vital resource for water management in the region.
Despite its age, Gilbert Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition, and its hazard potential is currently listed as not available. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. The last inspection conducted on the dam was in October 1989. The risk assessment for Gilbert Lake Dam indicates a high risk level (2), underscoring the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both water resource and climate-related concerns.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in the area, Gilbert Lake Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding community against potential hazards and ensuring a stable water supply for various purposes. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, the dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the intersection of human-made structures and environmental conservation efforts in the region.
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 Gilbert Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Ck At Sh 78 Nr Farmersville | 6 cfs | → |
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | · | → |
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 11 cfs | → |
| Cowleech Fk Sabine Rv At Greenville | 1 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gilbert Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- West Audie Murphy Parkway Farmersville
- Twin Groves Park Road Collin County
- County Road 551 Collin County
- Collin County
- County Road 546 5431, Wylie
- Bratonia Park Road Collin County
Campgrounds
- Bonham State Park
- East Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area
- Bois D' Arc Trailhead Campground
- West Lake Crockett: (940) 627-5475
- West Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- East Lake Crockett Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Gilbert 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 Gilbert Lake Dam
Where does the data for Gilbert 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 Gilbert Lake Dam.