Deal Lake Dam dam
Deal Lake Dam
Deal Lake Dam, located in Franklin, Texas, was completed in 1964 and stands at a height of 22 feet with a length of 800 feet. This earth dam, primarily used for fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond, holds a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 11 acres. Situated on TR-Ripley Creek, the dam is under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being a privately owned structure, Deal Lake Dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements. While it lacks a spillway and has no designated hazard potential rating, it is considered to have a high risk level due to its condition assessment being not rated. The dam features one outlet gate and is in need of further assessment and risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the surrounding area and water resources.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Deal Lake Dam an intriguing subject of study, as its location, design, and risk assessment present a unique case for understanding the importance of proper dam management and maintenance. With its historical significance and potential impact on the local ecosystem, further research and analysis of Deal Lake Dam could provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with managing water resources in a changing climate.
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 Deal Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 10 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 10 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 875 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 38 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha | 59 cfs | → |
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 131 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deal Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Franklin County
- Boat Ramp Road Titus County
- Park Road 2117 Titus County
- Titus County
- North Jefferson Avenue Mount Pleasant
Campgrounds
- Walleye Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Twin Oaks Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Jack Guthrie Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Monticello Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Overlook Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Titus County Park
Fishing spots
Track Deal 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 Deal Lake Dam
Where does the data for Deal 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 Deal Lake Dam.