Spirit Of The West Lake Dam dam
Spirit Of The West Lake Dam
Spirit of The West Lake Dam, located in Grayson, Texas, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. Built in 1965 for fire protection and stock purposes, this private-owned Earth dam spans 742 feet in length and reaches a height of 18 feet. The dam's primary purpose is to serve as a small fish pond, providing a vital source of water for the local ecosystem.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Spirit of The West Lake Dam boasts a fair condition assessment as of January 2018. With a storage capacity of 142 acre-feet and a normal storage of 43 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water availability in times of need. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and moderate hazard potential, the dam's structural integrity and regular inspections help maintain its functionality for the surrounding community.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Spirit of The West Lake Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for both environmental and emergency management purposes. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, the dam's importance in safeguarding the local area from potential hazards cannot be overstated. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience, the Spirit of The West Lake Dam stands as a symbol of the interconnectedness between human communities and the natural world.
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 Spirit Of The West Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Timber Ck Nr Collinsville | · | → |
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | · | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point | 34 cfs | → |
| Little Elm Ck Nr Aubrey | 2 cfs | → |
| Doe Br At Us Hwy 380 Nr Prosper | 9 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spirit Of The West Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Denton County
- Fairview Circle Denton County
- Cooke County
- Jones Road Denton County
- Fm 1190 Denton County
- Marina Circle Denton County
Campgrounds
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
- Constellation Park Campsite #2
- Constellation Park Campsite #1
- Constellation Park Campsite #3
- Constellation Park Campsite #4
Fishing spots
Track Spirit Of The West 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 Spirit Of The West Lake Dam
Where does the data for Spirit Of The West 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 Spirit Of The West Lake Dam.