Pine Ridge Lake Dam dam
Pine Ridge Lake Dam
Pine Ridge Lake Dam, located in Anderson, Texas, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 55 feet and spans a length of 1170 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 2688 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 135 acres, with a spillway width of 100 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 2800 cubic feet per second.
Managed by a private owner and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Pine Ridge Lake Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state. The dam's hazard potential is deemed not available, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are also currently not available. The dam's design by Velvin & Weeks showcases a buttress core type and uncontrolled outlet gates.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Pine Ridge Lake Dam a fascinating structure due to its multifunctional purposes, design features, and regulatory oversight. Situated on Walnut Creek and managed by a private entity, this dam plays a crucial role in providing fire protection, stock water, and fish pond support for the local area. With its moderate risk assessment and state-regulated status, Pine Ridge Lake Dam represents an important component of the water infrastructure in Anderson, Texas.
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 Pine Ridge Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 169 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood | 3,220 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 299 cfs | → |
| Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood | 39 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 2,020 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pine Ridge Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm-To-Market Road 1892, Frankston
- County Road 3504, Bullard
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
- South Shore Drive 3301-3371, Jacksonville
- Jupiter Road, Star Harbor
- County Road 2830 15500, Henderson County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Pine Ridge Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pine Ridge Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge Lake Dam.