Line Branch 17 Dam dam
Line Branch 17 Dam
Line Branch 17 Dam, located in Lamar County, Texas, was completed in 1980 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Owned by a private entity, this Earth-type dam stands at 25 feet high and spans 1255 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 118 acre-feet. While the dam is not currently regulated by the state, it is subject to periodic inspections and permitting processes.
Despite its relatively small size, Line Branch 17 Dam plays a crucial role in providing habitat for fish and wildlife in the area, as well as offering recreational opportunities for local residents. The dam's design, overseen by USDA NRCS, incorporates a Buttress core type and sits on an unlisted/unknown foundation. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, it is important for stakeholders to prioritize risk management measures and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam for years to come.
While Line Branch 17 Dam may not have a spillway or locks, it serves as a vital resource for the surrounding community and contributes to the overall water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Line Branch 17 are essential for preserving ecosystems and supporting biodiversity in the face of environmental 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 Line Branch 17 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 51 cfs | → |
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 131 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 875 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 4 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 10 cfs | → |
| Red River At Arthur City | 2,630 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Line Branch 17 Dam.
Boat launches
- 7th Street Delta County
- Fm 2820 Lamar County
- Honey Creek Interpretive Trail Hopkins County
- County Road 34775 Lamar County
- Boat Ramp Road Titus County
- North Jefferson Avenue Mount Pleasant
Campgrounds
- Sanders Cove Campground
- Sanders Cove - Pat Mayse Lake
- Pat Mayse East
- Pat Mayse East - Pat Mayse Lake
- Lamar Point - Pat Mayse Lake
- Pat Mayse West
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Line Branch 17 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Line Branch 17 Dam
Where does the data for Line Branch 17 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 Line Branch 17 Dam.