Ralph Elliot Dam dam
Ralph Elliot Dam
Ralph Elliot Dam, located in Red River, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam with a height of 23 feet and a length of 583 feet. Completed in 1986 by USDA NRCS, it serves as a crucial structure for water resource management on TR-SCATTER CREEK. With a storage capacity of 139 acre-feet and a normal storage of 84 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in flood control and irrigation in the region.
Despite its high hazard potential and lack of a spillway, Ralph Elliot Dam is not currently rated for condition assessment. However, it has been inspected and maintained periodically as per state regulations. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other", indicating its multi-functional role in water resource management. Its risk assessment is categorized as high, and it falls under the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District, USACE.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ralph Elliot Dam offers a fascinating case study in dam construction and management. Its design and operational parameters provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in maintaining water infrastructure in a changing climate. As a key player in the local watershed, the dam's impact on the surrounding ecosystem and community highlights the interconnectedness of water resources and climate resilience efforts.
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 Ralph Elliot Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 131 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 875 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 10 cfs | → |
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 51 cfs | → |
| Red River At Arthur City | 2,630 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ralph Elliot Dam.
Boat launches
- Fm 2820 Lamar County
- North Jefferson Avenue Mount Pleasant
- County Road 34775 Lamar County
- Boat Ramp Road Titus County
Campgrounds
- Sanders Cove Campground
- Sanders Cove - Pat Mayse Lake
- Raymond Gary State Park
- Pat Mayse East
- Pat Mayse East - Pat Mayse Lake
- Pat Mayse West
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Ralph Elliot Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ralph Elliot Dam
Where does the data for Ralph Elliot 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 Ralph Elliot Dam.