Tri-Lakes Estates Dam 1 dam
Tri-Lakes Estates Dam 1
Tri-Lakes Estates Dam 1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Montgomery, Texas, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1969, this dam stands at 21 feet high and spans 550 feet in length, creating a surface area of 6.3 acres. It holds a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 42 acre-feet, and is situated on Tr-Lake Creek.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Tri-Lakes Estates Dam 1 has a fair condition assessment as of June 2018, with regular inspections every 5 years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 65 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment for this dam is moderate (3), indicating a need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area in case of emergencies.
This recreational dam, nestled in the natural beauty of Texas, provides both a scenic escape and a potential source of concern for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its unique design and history, Tri-Lakes Estates Dam 1 serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment of water resources and the need for responsible management to mitigate potential risks.
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 Tri-Lakes Estates Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Ck Nr Dobbin | 15 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Bl Lk Conroe Nr Conroe | 262 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck At Sendera Ranch Rd Nr Conroe | 77 cfs | → |
| Dry Ck At Fm 2978 | 2 cfs | → |
| Spring Ck Nr Tomball | 9 cfs | → |
| Spring Ck At Kuykendahl Rd | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tri-Lakes Estates Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Scotts Ridge Swim Area
- Conroe Boat Ramp 830
- Edgewater Drive 32210, Montgomery County
- Piney Shores Boat Ramp
- Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands
- Boat Launch The Woodlands
Campgrounds
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Quiet - Family Camping
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Loud - Barbarian Camping
- Kelly's Pond Campground
- Kellys Pond Dispersed
- Kelly's Pond Campground: (936) 344-6205
- End Of The Road Spot
Fishing spots
Track Tri-Lakes Estates Dam 1 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 Tri-Lakes Estates Dam 1
Where does the data for Tri-Lakes Estates Dam 1 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 Tri-Lakes Estates Dam 1.