Dekkers Lake No 3 Dam dam
Dekkers Lake No 3 Dam
Located in Van Zandt, Texas, Dekkers Lake No 3 Dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence, constructed in 1992 by VELVIN & WEEKS CONSULTING ENGINEERS. This private earth dam, with a height of 25 feet and a length of 560 feet, serves as a crucial structure for regulating the flow of water in a tributary of Kickapoo Creek. With a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a surface area of 9.2 acres, this dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.
The dam, designed for various purposes including flood control and irrigation, features an uncontrolled spillway and two uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite being state regulated and inspected, its condition assessment remains unrated. With a moderate risk level, efforts are being made to ensure the safety and stability of the dam. As an essential component of the water infrastructure in the area, Dekkers Lake No 3 Dam highlights the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring of water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dekkers Lake No 3 Dam represents a fascinating intersection of engineering, environmental management, and public safety. With its role in regulating water flow and mitigating flood risks, this dam serves as a critical piece of infrastructure in the region. As efforts continue to ensure its safety and effectiveness, the dam stands as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and opportunities in managing water resources in a changing climate.
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 Dekkers Lake No 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 2 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 86 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 40 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 1,230 cfs | → |
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 4 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dekkers Lake No 3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Road Henderson County
- County Road 2830 15500, Henderson County
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- Jupiter Road, Star Harbor
- Private Road 7398 469, Wills Point
Campgrounds
- Purtis Creek State Park
- Lake Holbrook Park - South
- Lake Holbrook Park - West
- Camp Meisenbach
- Staff Cabins
- Camp Trevor-Rees-Jones
Fishing spots
Track Dekkers Lake No 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dekkers Lake No 3 Dam
Where does the data for Dekkers Lake 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 Dekkers Lake No 3 Dam.