Dam No 1 dam
Dam No 1
Dam No 1, located in Fort Bend, Texas, is a crucial water resource structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1948, this earth dam stands at a height of 10.46 feet and spans a length of 126 feet along the Oyster Creek. With a storage capacity of 3,234 acre-feet, it serves as a key component in the water supply system for the surrounding area.
Managed by a local government entity and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Dam No 1 has a moderate risk assessment rating. While its hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 50 feet, and it has one uncontrolled outlet gate.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dam No 1 is a fascinating structure to study due to its historical significance, engineering design, and impact on the local ecosystem. As part of the larger water management system in the region, this dam plays a vital role in providing irrigation water and maintaining water supply for various purposes. Its location along the Oyster Creek and its association with the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers make it a unique and important piece of infrastructure worth exploring further.
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 Dam No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Keegans Bayou At Roark Rd Nr Houston | 103 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv At Richmond | 8,650 cfs | → |
| Brays Bayou At Alief | 78 cfs | → |
| Brays Bayou At Gessner Dr | 262 cfs | → |
| Dry Ck Nr Rosenberg | 92 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Bayou Nr Addicks | 1,250 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dam No 1.
Track Dam No 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 Dam No 1
Where does the data for Dam No 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 Dam No 1.