Fain Lake Dam dam
Fain Lake Dam
Fain Lake Dam, located in Fannin County, Texas, was completed in 1977 and serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. The dam, primarily owned and regulated by private entities, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 119 acre-feet. It spans a length of 910 feet and has a surface area of 10.4 acres, providing essential water resources for the local area.
The dam, constructed with an earth core and buttress structure, controls the flow of water from the TR-Pecan Creek and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 166 feet. With a maximum discharge capacity of 3305 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks and safeguarding the surrounding environment. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its long-term reliability in the face of changing climate conditions.
While Fain Lake Dam has not been assigned a hazard potential rating, its strategic location and design make it a vital asset for water resource management in the region. With a focus on emergency preparedness and risk mitigation, continued monitoring and evaluation of the dam's condition are essential to enhance its resilience to potential climate-related challenges. As a key infrastructure for water supply and environmental protection, Fain Lake Dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of 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 Fain Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | · | → |
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
| Cowleech Fk Sabine Rv At Greenville | 1 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 3 cfs | → |
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fain Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Bonham State Park
- West Lake Crockett: (940) 627-5475
- West Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- East Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area
- East Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- Bois D' Arc Trailhead Campground
Fishing spots
Track Fain 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 Fain Lake Dam
Where does the data for Fain 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 Fain Lake Dam.