Hutson Dam No 1 dam
Hutson Dam No 1
Hutson Dam No 1, located in Montague, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 745 feet, providing a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. While it does not have a spillway, it does have one outlet gate for water release.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Hutson Dam No 1 poses a high risk potential and is currently not rated for its condition. With no hazard potential information available, there is a lack of comprehensive risk assessment and management measures in place for this structure. However, its location along TR-Dye Creek in the Tulsa District could make it an important resource for water storage in the region, especially during times of drought or emergency situations.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Hutson Dam No 1 intriguing due to its unique design and purpose, as well as its potential role in mitigating water scarcity issues in the area. Its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlights a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable water management practices. Further investigation and evaluation of the dam's condition and risk factors could provide valuable insights for ensuring its long-term safety and effectiveness in serving the community.
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 Hutson Dam No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 11 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 302 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hutson Dam No 1.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market Road 1201 8900, Gainesville
- Spur 1201 698, Cooke County
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Cooke County
- Jones Road Denton County
Campgrounds
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Pelham City Park
- Tadra Point
- Weldon Rob Memorial Park - Lake Nocona
- Boone Park - Lake Nocona
- Joe Benton Park - Lake Nocona
Fishing spots
Track Hutson 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 Hutson Dam No 1
Where does the data for Hutson 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 Hutson Dam No 1.