Elm Pond Dam dam
Elm Pond Dam
Elm Pond Dam, located in Grayson, Texas, is a Federal-owned Earth dam completed in 1960 for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam stands at a height of 16 feet with a length of 1070 feet, providing a storage capacity of 204 acre-feet and a normal storage of 108 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the MARTIN BRANCH stream within the Fort Worth District, and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2018 was rated as poor, and it has undergone structural modifications in 1998, 2001, and 2002. Elm Pond Dam features controlled outlet gates and a spillway width of 36 feet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 562 cubic feet per second. The inspection frequency for the dam is every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in January 2018.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Elm Pond Dam can appreciate its role in supporting fish and wildlife habitats in the area, as well as the ongoing efforts to ensure its safety and functionality through regular inspections and maintenance. The dam's location and design provide valuable insights into the management of water resources and the balancing of environmental conservation with infrastructure development in the region. The history and characteristics of Elm Pond Dam make it a fascinating case study for those passionate about the intersection of water management, ecosystem conservation, and climate resilience.
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 Elm Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison | 45 cfs | → |
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 21 cfs | → |
| Timber Ck Nr Collinsville | 62 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 466 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 6 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elm Pond Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Elm Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elm Pond Dam
Where does the data for Elm Pond 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 Low 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 Elm Pond Dam.