Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam dam
Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam
Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam, located in Lamar County, Texas, was completed in 1984 and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-GHOST CREEK. This private-owned earth dam, with a height of 26 feet and a length of 670 feet, provides essential fire protection, stock, and small fish pond facilities in addition to its primary purpose. Designed by USDA NRCS, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 42 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 6.7 acres.
Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam is subject to regular inspection and permitting requirements by Texas authorities. The dam's hazard potential is not available, and its condition is currently not rated. However, it is classified as having a high risk level (2) according to risk assessment data. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, its vital role in flood risk reduction and water resource management in the region cannot be overstated.
As part of the larger water infrastructure network in the Tulsa District, Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam plays a significant role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlights the collaborative efforts between federal agencies and private owners to manage water resources effectively. With its strategic location and design, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of climate change challenges.
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 Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 115 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 409 Nr Honey Grove | 519 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 6 cfs | → |
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce | 4 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Fm 2820 Lamar County
- 7th Street Delta 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 Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam
Where does the data for Mccormick Deithloff Pond 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
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