Tumco Dam Di-16 dam
Tumco Dam Di-16
Tumco Dam Di-16, located in Rusk, Texas, was completed in 1992 and serves a primary purpose of tailings. This private Earth dam, with a height of 18 feet and a length of 425 feet, has a storage capacity of 265 acre-feet and covers an area of 11.8 acres. Despite being designated as having a high risk level (2), the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available or rated.
With no spillway and limited information on its emergency action plan and risk management measures, Tumco Dam Di-16 presents a significant challenge for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam, associated with TR-Mill Creek and under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District, lacks important safety features and regulatory oversight. As a private structure, its condition and potential impact on the surrounding area remain uncertain, highlighting the need for further assessment and monitoring.
Given its location and limited data availability, Tumco Dam Di-16 raises concerns about its overall safety and ability to withstand extreme weather events. With a risk assessment indicating a high risk level, there is a pressing need for comprehensive inspection, risk management measures, and emergency preparedness to ensure the dam's resilience and the protection of downstream communities and ecosystems in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Tumco Dam Di-16 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 8 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Bl Longview | 356 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Abv Longview | 298 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 267 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 579 cfs | → |
| E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tumco Dam Di-16.
Boat launches
- Estes Parkway 5001, Lakeport
- Tx 149 Easton
- South Tyler Street 901, Gladewater
- Boat Launch Road Harrison County
Campgrounds
- Bee Tree Camping Loop
- Broken Bowl Camping Area
- Shelter Camping Area
- Martin Creek Lake State Park
- City Park Camp - Overton
- Rosie Jones Park - Lake Murvaul
Fishing spots
Track Tumco Dam Di-16 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 Tumco Dam Di-16
Where does the data for Tumco Dam Di-16 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 Tumco Dam Di-16.