Locke Trust Dam dam
Locke Trust Dam
Locke Trust Dam, located in Miami, Texas, was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. This private-owned earth dam stands at 30 feet tall and spans 300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Red Deer Creek in Roberts County, Texas, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Although Locke Trust Dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. The dam's hazard potential is currently labeled as "Not Available," and its condition assessment is "Not Rated." Despite these uncertainties, the risk assessment for the dam is categorized as high, with a DSAC risk level of 2. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of any state agency but is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality for the local community and environment.
With its strategic location along TR-Red Deer Creek and its vital role in water management for fire protection and agricultural use, Locke Trust Dam remains a significant infrastructure in Roberts County, Texas. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the dam's design, purpose, and risk factors can shed light on the challenges and opportunities in effectively managing water resources in the region. Continued monitoring and maintenance of Locke Trust Dam are essential to mitigate potential risks and ensure its long-term sustainability in serving the community's water needs.
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 Locke Trust Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Rv Nr Canadian | 24 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton | 4 cfs | → |
| N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock | 6 cfs | → |
| Palo Duro Ck Nr Spearman | · | → |
| Big Blue Ck Nr Fritch | 0 cfs | → |
| Wolf Ck At Lipscomb | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Locke Trust Dam.
Fishing spots
Track Locke Trust Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Locke Trust Dam
Where does the data for Locke Trust 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 Locke Trust Dam.