Kirkpatrick Levee dam
Kirkpatrick Levee
Kirkpatrick Levee, located in Fannin County, Texas, along Collins Creek, serves as a crucial structure for irrigation purposes in the region. Built in 1986, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches over 2736 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. Though the dam has a high risk assessment rating, its hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available, indicating a need for further evaluation and management measures.
Owned privately, Kirkpatrick Levee is not regulated by the state but does undergo regular inspections and permitting processes. Despite being classified as having a high risk profile, this structure has not been rated for its condition, suggesting a need for improved monitoring and emergency preparedness. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam's design presents potential challenges in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks, highlighting the importance of continued oversight and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the levee.
In the realm of water resource management and climate resilience, Kirkpatrick Levee stands as a notable structure in Texas. As a key component for irrigation in the region, its design, maintenance, and risk assessment play a crucial role in safeguarding water resources and mitigating potential hazards. With a historical context dating back to the 1980s, this earth dam serves as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance agricultural needs with environmental sustainability in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 Kirkpatrick Levee -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 409 Nr Honey Grove | 3 cfs | → |
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 278 cfs | → |
| Red River At Arthur City | 3,950 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger | 1,850 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kirkpatrick Levee.
Boat launches
- Fm 2820 Lamar County
- County Road 34775 Lamar County
- 7th Street Delta County
- Honey Creek Interpretive Trail Hopkins County
Campgrounds
- East Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- West Lake Crockett Recreation Area
- West Lake Crockett: (940) 627-5475
- East Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area
- Bois D' Arc Trailhead Campground
- Lamar Point - Pat Mayse Lake
Fishing spots
Track Kirkpatrick Levee 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 Kirkpatrick Levee
Where does the data for Kirkpatrick Levee 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 Kirkpatrick Levee.