Sirmans And Locke Dam dam
Sirmans And Locke Dam
Sirmans and Locke Dam, located on TR-RED DEER CREEK in Roberts County, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1957. This earth dam stands at 26 feet high and spans a length of 266 feet, providing a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet for purposes such as fire protection, stock, and small fish ponds. Despite being regulated by the state with permitting and inspection requirements, the dam lacks a spillway and has a hazard potential classified as "Not Available".
The dam's association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service underscores its importance in water resource management and conservation efforts. With a drainage area of 300 acres and a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", the dam plays a significant role in mitigating potential flooding risks in the region. Although its condition assessment is "Not Rated", the dam's presence highlights the intersection of agricultural, environmental, and climate considerations in water infrastructure planning and management.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Sirmans and Locke Dam serves as a crucial component in the resilience of the local ecosystem and community. With its historical significance and ongoing role in water storage and management, the dam represents a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intersection of infrastructure, regulation, and environmental stewardship in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Sirmans And Locke 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 | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater | 5 cfs | → |
| Wolf Ck At Lipscomb | 0 cfs | → |
| Palo Duro Ck Nr Spearman | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sirmans And Locke Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Sirmans And Locke Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sirmans And Locke Dam
Where does the data for Sirmans And Locke 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 Sirmans And Locke Dam.