Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 Dam dam
Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 Dam
Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 Dam, located in Angelina, Texas, is a key structure designed for flood risk reduction along the TR-Cedar Creek. Built in 2000 by EVERETT GRIFFITH JR AND ASSOCIATES INC, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and stretches 1500 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 343 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in controlling the flow of water during heavy rainfall events.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 140 feet. The primary purpose of Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 Dam is flood risk reduction, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Despite its importance in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment have not been rated. With two uncontrolled outlet gates, this structure serves as a vital component in the overall water resource management system within the region.
Overall, Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of local government agencies and engineering firms in addressing the challenges posed by water management and climate variability. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like this play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of communities in Angelina, Texas.
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 Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neches Rv Nr Diboll | 485 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lanana At Nacogdoches | 9 cfs | → |
| Angelina Rv Nr Alto | 160 cfs | → |
| Attoyac Bayou Nr Chireno | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Rockland | 1,140 cfs | → |
| E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing | 92 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Kurth Lake Road, Lufkin
- Texas 94 22801, Apple Springs
- County Road 753, Nacogdoches
- Etole Park Road, Etoile
- Lake Nacogdoches West Park, Nacogdoches
- Farm To Market Road 3124, Zavalla
Campgrounds
- Hanks Creek - Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Shirley Creek - Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Ratcliff Lake
- Ratcliff Lake: (936) 655-2299
- Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
- Cassells - Boykin County Park
Fishing spots
- Lake Nacogdoches
- Ratcliff Lake
- Sam Rayburn Lake
- Bouton Lake: (936) 897-1068
- Lake Striker
- B. A. Steinhagen Lake
Track Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 Dam
Where does the data for Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 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 Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 Dam.