Gaylord Lake No 2 Dam dam
Gaylord Lake No 2 Dam
Gaylord Lake No 2 Dam, located in Montague, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for debris control along the TR-WILLAWALLA CREEK. Completed in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches 700 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Despite being a private dam, it is regulated by the state with permitting and inspection requirements in place.
With a primary purpose of debris control, Gaylord Lake No 2 Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the area. Its high hazard potential and risk assessment rating of 'High (2)' highlight the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the structure. Although not rated for its condition assessment, the dam plays a significant role in mitigating flood risks and protecting downstream environments.
As a part of the Tulsa District, Gaylord Lake No 2 Dam contributes to the overall water management system in Texas. While it lacks certain features such as spillways and locks, the dam's presence helps regulate water flow and prevent debris from causing blockages. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this structure serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable infrastructure in safeguarding our natural ecosystems against potential hazards.
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 Gaylord Lake No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 11 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 302 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gaylord Lake No 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market Road 1201 8900, Gainesville
- Spur 1201 698, Cooke County
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Cooke County
- Jones Road Denton County
Campgrounds
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Tadra Point
- Pelham City Park
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
- Weldon Rob Memorial Park - Lake Nocona
Fishing spots
Track Gaylord Lake No 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gaylord Lake No 2 Dam
Where does the data for Gaylord Lake No 2 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 Gaylord Lake No 2 Dam.