Hume Lake Dam dam
Hume Lake Dam
Hume Lake Dam, located in Henderson, Texas, is a private-owned structure that serves a crucial role in water resource management and climate regulation in the area. Built in 1930, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 425 feet, with a storage capacity of 261 acre-feet. It is situated on an unnamed tributary of Catfish Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," indicating its multifaceted role in the region's water management system. It has undergone modifications in 2012 for structural improvements and features two uncontrolled outlet gates. The dam is inspected every five years, with the most recent assessment in 2016 rating its condition as "Fair." Despite its moderate risk level, the dam's hazard potential is not specified, suggesting a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure its safety and effectiveness in mitigating water-related risks in the area.
Overall, Hume Lake Dam stands as a significant infrastructure for water resource management in Henderson, Texas, playing a crucial role in regulating water flow and storage in the region. Its history, design, and management reflect a commitment to maintaining the dam's integrity and functionality for the benefit of the local community and the environment. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Hume Lake Dam will be essential for adapting to changing conditions and ensuring the sustainability of water management practices in the future.
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 Hume Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 155 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga | 3,850 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 6,040 cfs | → |
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 56 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood | 3,250 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hume Lake Dam.
Track Hume 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 Hume Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hume 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 Hume Lake Dam.