Lake Woodrow Dam dam
Lake Woodrow Dam
Lake Woodrow Dam, located in Burleson, Texas, was completed in 1950 and stands at a height of 15 feet. The primary purpose of this earth dam is for recreation, with a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and a surface area of 39 acres. Despite being privately owned, the dam is state-permitted and inspected, ensuring its structural integrity and safety.
The dam is situated on the TR-Sweetgum Branch and is managed by the Galveston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a buttress core type and a length of 600 feet, Lake Woodrow Dam provides not only a scenic recreational area but also serves as a potential water resource in the region. Although the hazard potential is deemed as "not available," the risk assessment indicates a high risk level.
While the dam's condition is currently not rated, ongoing risk management measures are essential to mitigate any potential hazards. With its picturesque surroundings and recreational opportunities, Lake Woodrow Dam is a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Texas, offering a serene escape and a glimpse into the importance of managing and maintaining our natural water systems.
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 Woodrow Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv At Sh 21 Nr Bryan | 7,110 cfs | → |
| Davidson Ck Nr Lyons | 56 cfs | → |
| E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 316 cfs | → |
| Little Brazos Rv At Fm 485 Nr Hearne | 560 cfs | → |
| Little Rv At Cameron | 3,780 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Rockdale | 951 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Woodrow Dam.
Boat launches
- P4-746, Bryan
- Lake Drive, Somerville
- Burleson County
- Ripple Creek Lane, Somerville
- State Park Road 57, Somerville
- Fm 180 Road, Ledbetter
Campgrounds
- Welch Park - Somerville
- Big Creek Park And Marina Dispersed
- Birch Creek - Lake Somerville State Park
- 18
- 17
- 19
Fishing spots
Track Lake Woodrow Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Woodrow Dam
Where does the data for Lake Woodrow 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 Woodrow Dam.