Pessink Lake Dam dam
Pessink Lake Dam
Pessink Lake Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, stands as a private-owned Earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. This dam, with a structural height of 17.6 feet and a length of 525 feet, creates a reservoir that offers a surface area of 7 acres and a normal storage capacity of 44 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its recreational focus, Pessink Lake Dam has received an unsatisfactory condition assessment, indicating potential issues that require attention. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for water release, with a maximum discharge rate of 1 cubic foot per second. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and risk management measures to prevent any potential hazards. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is essential to prioritize maintenance and safety protocols to uphold the integrity of the structure and protect the surrounding area from any adverse impacts.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the unique features of Pessink Lake Dam, from its recreational function to its regulatory oversight and risk management considerations. As a vital component of the local water infrastructure, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices and the need for ongoing vigilance in maintaining dam safety and compliance with regulatory standards. By staying informed about the condition and operation of dams like Pessink Lake Dam, enthusiasts can contribute to the preservation of water resources and environmental resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Pessink Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 10 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 108 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 157 cfs | → |
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 0 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 214 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pessink Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 3504, Bullard
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
- Farm-To-Market Road 1892, Frankston
- South Shore Drive 3301-3371, Jacksonville
- Fm 14 Smith County
- County Road 3440 2448, Wood County
Campgrounds
- City Park Camp - Overton
- Tyler State Park
- Lake Jacksonville Campground
- Lake Hawkins County Rv Park
- Rusk - Palestine Park
- Fish Hawke Point
Fishing spots
Track Pessink Lake Dam 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 Pessink Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pessink Lake 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 Pessink Lake Dam.