Lake Jean Dam dam
Lake Jean Dam
Lake Jean Dam, located in Fayette, Texas, stands as a vital structure along TR-Miller Creek, serving its primary purpose of recreation. Constructed in 1971, this private-owned Earth dam measures 22 feet in height and spans 200 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has faced issues with a poor condition assessment as of April 2021, highlighting the need for potential maintenance and improvements to ensure its long-term stability.
With a surface area of 5.6 acres and a drainage area of 0.11 square miles, Lake Jean Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control within the region. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, allowing for controlled discharge during peak flow events. While the hazard potential is listed as "Not Available," a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 indicates a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, the data on Lake Jean Dam offers insight into the infrastructure supporting recreational activities and water supply in the area. The dam's association with TR-Miller Creek and its strategic location in the Fort Worth District provide opportunities for further exploration of its impact on local ecosystems and water sustainability efforts. Monitoring the dam's condition and implementing necessary upgrades will be crucial in ensuring the continued safety and functionality of this essential water resource infrastructure.
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 Lake Jean Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rv Abv La Grange | 113 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Smithville | 485 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Bastrop | 550 cfs | → |
| Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 17 cfs | → |
| Peach Creek At Hwy 90 Nr Waelder | · | → |
| Redgate Ck Nr Columbus | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Jean Dam.
Boat launches
- Prairie Valley Road 1517, West Point
- West Highway 71 Business 737-971, La Grange
- Park Prairie Road 1298, Fayetteville
- Highway 159 4705, Fayetteville
- Riverside Drive 375, Bastrop
Campgrounds
- Bluff Creek Ranch
- Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park
- Buescher State Park
- Park Prarie - Lake Fayette
- Oak Thicket Park - Fayette Lake
- Town Square - Fayetteville
Fishing spots
Track Lake Jean Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Jean Dam
Where does the data for Lake Jean 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 Lake Jean Dam.