Whitehouse Dam dam
Whitehouse Dam
Whitehouse Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, was completed in 1949 and serves as a critical water supply infrastructure for the region. The dam stands at a height of 50 feet and has a storage capacity of 85,810 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 42,500 acre-feet. It spans 4,709 feet in length and is primarily made of earth and stone materials, with a spillway width of 200 feet for uncontrolled water release.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Whitehouse Dam plays a vital role in regulating the flow of Prairie Creek and supporting water resource management in the area. With a fair condition assessment as of 2016, the dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam remains a crucial asset for water supply and climate resilience in the community, supported by local government ownership.
Furthermore, Whitehouse Dam has been designed by T.C. Forrest Jr. and Wisenbaker Fix & Associates, signifying a commitment to engineering excellence and sustainable water infrastructure development. As a key component of the Fort Worth District's water management system, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and enhancing water resources in the face of changing climate patterns and environmental challenges. Its role in ensuring water security and supply reliability underscores the significance of responsible dam management for the benefit of both present and future generations.
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 Whitehouse Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 290 cfs | → |
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 20 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 259 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 380 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 143 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 84 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Whitehouse Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 3504, Bullard
- Farm-To-Market Road 1892, Frankston
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
- South Shore Drive 3301-3371, Jacksonville
- Fm 14 Smith County
- South Tyler Street 901, Gladewater
Campgrounds
- City Park Camp - Overton
- Tyler State Park
- Lake Jacksonville Campground
- Rusk - Palestine Park
- Lake Hawkins County Rv Park
- Fish Hawke Point
Fishing spots
Track Whitehouse Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Whitehouse Dam
Where does the data for Whitehouse 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 Whitehouse Dam.