Piney Woods Resort Dam dam
Piney Woods Resort Dam
Located in Smith County, Texas, the Piney Woods Resort Dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence, completed in 1984 by Kindle Stone & Assoc Inc. This privately-owned earth dam, with a height of 39 feet and a length of 730 feet, was designed for recreational purposes on the TR-LYNN CREEK. With a storage capacity of 312 acre-feet, the dam offers a tranquil oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking respite in the heart of nature.
Despite its high hazard potential, the Piney Woods Resort Dam has not been rated for condition assessment, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. With no spillway and limited regulatory oversight, the dam poses potential risks that necessitate proactive risk management measures. As a key feature of the Fort Worth District, this dam serves as a vital recreational resource for the community, attracting visitors to its picturesque surroundings and providing a glimpse into the harmonious coexistence of man-made and natural landscapes.
As the sun sets over the Piney Woods Resort Dam, casting a golden hue over its tranquil waters, one can't help but marvel at the ingenuity and beauty of this structure. With its rich history and scenic charm, this dam serves as a reminder of our interconnectedness with the environment and the importance of sustainable water resource management. For water enthusiasts and climate advocates alike, the Piney Woods Resort Dam offers a sanctuary of serenity and a beacon of hope for a greener, more resilient future.
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 Piney Woods Resort Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 259 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 84 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 103 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 380 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 16 cfs | → |
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Piney Woods Resort Dam.
Boat launches
- Fm 14 Smith County
- County Road 3440 2448, Wood County
- South Tyler Street 901, Gladewater
- Private Road 5183 Wood County
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
Campgrounds
- Tyler State Park
- Lake Hawkins County Rv Park
- Fish Hawke Point
- Lake Holbrook Park - South
- Lake Holbrook Park - West
- Camp Deer Run
Fishing spots
Track Piney Woods Resort Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Piney Woods Resort Dam
Where does the data for Piney Woods Resort 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 Piney Woods Resort Dam.