Dam No 6 dam
Dam No 6
Dam No 6, located in Cooke County, Texas, is a privately-owned earth dam built in 2005 with a primary purpose that goes beyond traditional water storage and flood control. Standing at a height of 10 feet and a length of 2400 feet, this dam on UNTR Pecan Creek has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and serves as a critical infrastructure in the region. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, with a moderate risk assessment indicating a level 3 hazard potential.
Despite its relatively small size, Dam No 6 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 350 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway width of 40 feet. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is no available information on emergency action plans or maintenance measures. However, with its strategic location and importance for water management, Dam No 6 remains a key structure in the region's water infrastructure network. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the details and significance of such dams is essential for sustainable water management practices and climate resilience efforts.
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 Dam No 6 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 3 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 393 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 1 cfs | → |
| Timber Ck Nr Collinsville | · | → |
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dam No 6.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market Road 1201 8900, Gainesville
- Spur 1201 698, Cooke County
- Cooke County
- Denton County
- Lois Road East Denton County
- Jones Road Denton County
Campgrounds
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
- Texoma Marina
- Walnut Creek Resort
- Sheppard Afb Military - Lake Texoma
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
- Cedar Bayou Marina - Lake Texoma
Fishing spots
Track Dam No 6 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 Dam No 6
Where does the data for Dam No 6 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 Dam No 6.