Dearing Lake Dam dam
Dearing Lake Dam
Located in Jack, Texas, Dearing Lake Dam stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship since its completion in 1964. This private-owned Earth dam, with a structural height of 19 feet and a length of 850 feet, serves as a vital structure along the TR-Henderson Creek, providing essential water resource management for the region. With a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 25 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and supporting aquatic ecosystems.
Despite its age, Dearing Lake Dam remains a critical piece of infrastructure, meeting state inspection and permitting requirements to ensure its continued functionality and safety. The dam's high hazard potential underscores the need for ongoing risk management measures and emergency preparedness, although its condition assessment is currently not rated. With no spillway and limited associated structures, the dam primarily serves the purpose of water storage, highlighting its importance for maintaining water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change on the surrounding area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor the impact of climate change on water availability, Dearing Lake Dam stands as a key player in the region's water management strategy. With its strategic location along TR-Henderson Creek and its vital role in maintaining water storage levels, the dam serves as a valuable asset in protecting the local environment and supporting the community's water needs. As efforts to address climate change and water scarcity intensify, the importance of structures like Dearing Lake Dam in ensuring sustainable water resource management cannot be overstated.
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 Dearing Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro | 1 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 6 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 134 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 123 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Nr Archer City | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dearing Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Eddleman Public Boat Ramp
- Runaway Bay Marina
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Palo Pinto County
- Park Road 36 Palo Pinto County
Campgrounds
- Richardson State Park
- Lake Eddleman City Park
- Firemans City Park - Graham
- Kindley City Park
- Wise County Park
- Fort Belknap County Park
Fishing spots
Track Dearing Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dearing Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dearing 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 Dearing Lake Dam.