Tumco Dam L-3 dam
Tumco Dam L-3
Tumco Dam L-3, located in Titus County, Texas, was completed in 1996 with a primary purpose of storing tailings. This privately-owned earth dam, with a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, stands at a height of 8 feet and spans 4 feet in length. Situated on Hayes Creek, the dam serves as a crucial structure for water resource management in the area, providing irrigation and flood control benefits to the local community.
Despite its small size, Tumco Dam L-3 poses a high risk due to its condition assessment being rated as 'Not Rated'. With no spillway and limited inspection data available, there are potential safety concerns associated with the dam. While it has not been regulated by the state, the dam does have permitting and inspection requirements in place, indicating a level of oversight for its operation. Additionally, the dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated emergency contacts, highlighting the need for improved risk management measures.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique design and operational characteristics of Tumco Dam L-3 offer an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure. With its modest size and specific purpose for tailings storage, the dam exemplifies the diverse range of water management systems in place across the country. As stakeholders continue to assess and address the risks associated with aging dams, Tumco Dam L-3 serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
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 L-3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 10 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 10 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha | 59 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 875 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 38 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs | 246 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tumco Dam L-3.
Boat launches
- North Jefferson Avenue Mount Pleasant
- Boat Ramp Road Titus County
- Titus County
- Park Road 2117 Titus County
- Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Monticello Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Titus County Park
- Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
- Twin Oaks Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Jack Guthrie Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Walleye Park - Lake Cypress Springs
Fishing spots
Track Tumco Dam L-3 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 L-3
Where does the data for Tumco Dam L-3 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 L-3.