Jim Campbell Dam 1 dam
Jim Campbell Dam 1
Jim Campbell Dam 1, located in Roberts County, Texas, stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience. Built in 1979 by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned Earth dam serves a critical purpose in managing the flow of the TR-Washburn Arroyo river. With a height of 29 feet and a length of 184 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, providing essential water supply for the region.
Despite its modest size, Jim Campbell Dam 1 plays a significant role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security for the surrounding area. With no spillway and a buttress core design, the dam showcases innovative engineering solutions to water management challenges. Its high hazard potential and risk assessment rating of 2 highlight the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to uphold its structural integrity and safeguard the community from potential hazards.
As an essential component of the local water infrastructure, Jim Campbell Dam 1 exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation. Its presence underscores the need for proactive measures in addressing the impacts of a changing climate on water availability and quality. By recognizing the value of such structures and investing in their upkeep, communities can enhance their resilience to climate-related challenges and ensure sustainable water management for future generations.
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 Jim Campbell Dam 1 -- 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 | → |
| N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock | 6 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater | 5 cfs | → |
| Palo Duro Ck Nr Spearman | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jim Campbell Dam 1.
Track Jim Campbell Dam 1 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 Jim Campbell Dam 1
Where does the data for Jim Campbell Dam 1 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 Jim Campbell Dam 1.