Harris Pond Dam No 1 dam
Harris Pond Dam No 1
Harris Pond Dam No 1, located in Lamar County, Texas, was completed in 1981 and is owned by a private entity. This earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 24 feet and spans a length of 514 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a protective barrier for the TR-GHOST CREEK watershed with a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. It lacks a spillway and has not been rated for condition assessment, posing a high risk due to its design and maintenance status. The dam's hazard potential is listed as "Not Available", highlighting the need for further evaluation and risk management measures to ensure the safety of downstream communities and the surrounding ecosystem in the event of a breach.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of infrastructure and environmental stewardship may find Harris Pond Dam No 1 a compelling case study for the challenges and responsibilities associated with managing aging dams in a changing climate. The dam's location, design, and regulatory oversight present a complex scenario for balancing flood protection needs with ecological considerations and public safety concerns, making it a topic of interest for those passionate about sustainable water resource management.
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 Harris Pond Dam No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 115 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 6 cfs | → |
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | 4 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 409 Nr Honey Grove | 519 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harris Pond Dam No 1.
Boat launches
- 7th Street Delta County
- Fm 2820 Lamar County
- Honey Creek Interpretive Trail Hopkins County
- County Road 34775 Lamar County
Campgrounds
- East Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- West Lake Crockett: (940) 627-5475
- West Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- East Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area
- Bois D' Arc Trailhead Campground
- Bonham State Park
Fishing spots
Track Harris Pond Dam No 1 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 Harris Pond Dam No 1
Where does the data for Harris Pond Dam No 1 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 Harris Pond Dam No 1.