Raymond Blair Dam dam
Raymond Blair Dam
Raymond Blair Dam, located in Parker, Texas, is a privately owned structure built in 1986 by Raymond Blair. Situated on the Little Silver Creek, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 26.5 feet and has a length of 270 feet. With a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 616 cubic feet per second, this dam serves various purposes beyond flood control, such as irrigation and recreation. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has two outlet gates to manage water levels effectively.
Although not regulated by the state, Raymond Blair Dam is subject to periodic inspections as required by the state permitting and inspection processes. The dam has a moderate hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. While the condition assessment remains unrated, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are yet to be determined. With its strategic location and importance in the water resource management of the area, Raymond Blair Dam represents a critical infrastructure in the region's water supply 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 Raymond Blair Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 3 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | · | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 407 cfs | → |
| Marys Ck At Benbrook | 195 cfs | → |
| Wfk Trinityrv At White Settlement Rd | 313 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Raymond Blair Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Fort Worth
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
Campgrounds
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Live Oak
- Plateau
- Cross Timbers
- Post Oak
Fishing spots
Track Raymond Blair Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Raymond Blair Dam
Where does the data for Raymond Blair 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 Raymond Blair Dam.