Valley View Lake Dam dam
Valley View Lake Dam
Valley View Lake Dam, located in Henderson, Texas, is a privately owned structure that serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. Built in 1991 by designers Velvin & Weeks, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 32 feet with a total structural height of 42 feet and a length of 2450 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 2250 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 8200 acre-feet, making it a vital resource for the local community.
The dam overlooks Caney Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The spillway, with a width of 400 feet, is uncontrolled and has a maximum discharge of 11848 cubic feet per second. Despite a fair condition assessment in 2016, the dam poses a moderate risk according to the data, suggesting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and effectiveness in managing water resources in the region.
Valley View Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in Henderson, Texas. With its strategic location and design features, this dam not only provides essential services like fire protection and stock but also contributes to the overall ecological balance by serving as a small fish pond. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Valley View Lake Dam will be increasingly important in safeguarding the community's water supply and mitigating potential risks associated with extreme weather events.
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 Valley View Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 1,940 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga | 1,890 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 2 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 1,570 cfs | → |
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 7 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 115 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Valley View Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 2830 15500, Henderson County
- Park Road Henderson County
- Jupiter Road, Star Harbor
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
- Farm-To-Market Road 1892, Frankston
Campgrounds
Track Valley View Lake 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 Valley View Lake Dam
Where does the data for Valley View Lake 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 Valley View Lake Dam.