Tom Green Dam dam
Tom Green Dam
Tom Green Dam, located in Oldham, Texas, along the TR-MIDDLE ALAMOSA CREEK, is a captivating Earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1960. Standing at 23 feet tall and stretching 380 feet in length, this private-owned dam serves a primary purpose of "Other," with a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the dam poses a high risk level (2) according to the data.
The dam, with a buttress core type and unlisted/unknown foundation, lacks a spillway and locks, with only one outlet gate available. While the surface area and drainage area are unspecified, the dam is regulated by the state and subject to inspections and permitting. The risk assessment suggests the need for heightened risk management measures due to its high-risk level, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of Tom Green Dam for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
In conclusion, Tom Green Dam stands as a crucial structure in the water management system of Oldham, Texas, reflecting the collaborative efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Its historical significance and functional design highlight the intersection of human infrastructure and environmental conservation, underscoring the importance of proactive risk management to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure the sustainable utilization of water resources in the area.
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 Tom Green Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Rv Nr Amarillo | 15 cfs | → |
| Tierra Blanca Ck Abv Buffalo Lk Nr Umbarger | · | → |
| Cramer Ck At Us Hwy 54 Nr Dalhart | · | → |
| Revuelto Creek Near Logan | 19 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Logan | 3 cfs | → |
| Big Blue Ck Nr Fritch | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tom Green Dam.
Track Tom Green 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 Tom Green Dam
Where does the data for Tom Green 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 Tom Green Dam.