Lometa Dam dam
Lometa Dam
Lometa Dam, located in Lampasas, Texas, serves as a vital water supply structure for the region, primarily drawing water from Salt Creek. Constructed in 1909, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 1735 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1257 acre-feet. The dam's purpose is solely designated for water supply, with a normal storage level of 555 acre-feet and a surface area of 79.55 acres.
Managed by local government authorities, Lometa Dam has undergone modifications in 2003 for structural enhancements, ensuring its continued satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in August 2017. Despite being classified with a moderate risk assessment level, the dam has not been designated with a hazard potential rating. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam operates efficiently to regulate water flow and manage potential risks associated with its structural integrity.
As a key component of the water resource infrastructure in the region, Lometa Dam plays a crucial role in water supply management and conservation efforts. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of effective dam operations in ensuring water availability for the community it serves.
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 Lometa Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rv Nr San Saba | 129 cfs | → |
| San Saba Rv At San Saba | 108 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner | 59 cfs | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin | 2 cfs | → |
| S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs | 44 cfs | → |
| Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lometa Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 190 Crossing. Colorado River Access
- Shaw Bend; Cr 124 Bridge. Colorado River Access
- Colorado Bend State Park
- Cedar Point. Lake Buchanan.
- Eldorado Drive 1898, Llano County
- Burnet County Park North. Lake Buchanan.
Campgrounds
- Lometa Regional Park
- Colorado Bend State Park
- San Saba Golf Rv Park
- Joe Ragsdale Rv Park
- Canyon Of The Eagles Nature Park
- Cedar Point Rec Area
Fishing spots
Track Lometa Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lometa Dam
Where does the data for Lometa 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 Lometa Dam.