Christie And Tipps Ranch Dam 3 dam
Christie And Tipps Ranch Dam 3
Christie and Tipps Ranch Dam 3, located in Roberts County, Texas, was completed in 1960 and stands at a height of 26 feet with a length of 345 feet. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a drainage area of 960 acres, the dam plays a critical role in managing water resources in the region, particularly for agricultural and wildlife needs.
Despite being privately owned, Christie and Tipps Ranch Dam 3 is regulated by the state of Texas with permitting and inspection requirements in place. The dam has a high risk assessment rating due to its potential hazard, though its current condition is not rated. It lacks a spillway and has no outlet gates, posing potential challenges in managing water levels during extreme weather events. Overall, the dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the complexities of managing small-scale water infrastructure in rural settings.
As part of the Tulsa District in the USACE, Christie and Tipps Ranch Dam 3 highlights the importance of collaboration between private and public entities in ensuring the safety and efficacy of water infrastructure projects. With Mac Thornberry (R) serving as the congressional representative for the area, there is potential for further support and funding to enhance the dam's resilience and capacity in the face of evolving climate challenges. This dam serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of water resources, climate change, and community resilience in rural landscapes.
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 Christie And Tipps Ranch Dam 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Rv Nr Canadian | 24 cfs | → |
| Wolf Ck At Lipscomb | 0 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton | 4 cfs | → |
| Palo Duro Ck Nr Spearman | · | → |
| N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock | 6 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Christie And Tipps Ranch Dam 3.
Track Christie And Tipps Ranch Dam 3 in the Snoflo app
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About Christie And Tipps Ranch Dam 3
Where does the data for Christie And Tipps Ranch Dam 3 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 Christie And Tipps Ranch Dam 3.