Dike Lake Dam dam
Dike Lake Dam
Dike Lake Dam, located in Palo Pinto, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1974. Standing at a height of 24 feet and a length of 500 feet, this dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 206 acre-feet. Situated along the TR-DEVILS HOLLOW-TURKEY CREEK, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite its age, Dike Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and is classified as having a high risk potential. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. While state inspections are conducted regularly, there is no enforcement agency overseeing its regulation. With a hazard potential that is currently not available, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition and management of Dike Lake Dam to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in water resource management.
As a significant structure in the Fort Worth District, Dike Lake Dam's presence highlights the importance of infrastructure in water resource management. With its unique design features and storage capacity, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and storage in the region. Continued monitoring and assessment of the dam's condition and risk potential are essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in Palo Pinto, 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 Dike Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 140 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 126 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 287 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | · | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 106 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dike Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Road 36 Palo Pinto County
- Palo Pinto County
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Runaway Bay Marina
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Dike 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 Dike Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dike 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 Dike Lake Dam.