Prewitt Lake 5 Dam dam
Prewitt Lake 5 Dam
Prewitt Lake 5 Dam, located in Bell County, Texas, was completed in 1972 for the primary purpose of irrigation. Owned by a private entity and designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 1220 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 336 acre-feet and a normal storage of 170 acre-feet, the dam serves as a crucial water resource for the region.
Despite being relatively small in size, Prewitt Lake 5 Dam poses a high risk, with a hazard potential rating of 2. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is not equipped with a spillway, which could potentially increase the risk during periods of heavy rainfall. Furthermore, the dam lacks regular inspection dates and emergency action plans, highlighting the need for improved risk management measures to ensure the safety and reliability of this vital water infrastructure.
Water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates should keep a close eye on Prewitt Lake 5 Dam, as its maintenance and management are essential for sustaining irrigation activities in the region. With its high risk potential and lack of regulatory oversight, there is a pressing need for increased monitoring and investment in infrastructure upgrades to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the long-term resilience of this crucial water source.
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 Prewitt Lake 5 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,560 cfs | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 11 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Belton | 386 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 102 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Belton | 954 cfs | → |
| Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Prewitt Lake 5 Dam.
Boat launches
- Simmons Road 4600, Belton
- Cedar Ridge Park, Temple
- Williamson County
- Farm-To-Market Road 2305, Belton
- Westcliff Park, Belton
- Rogers Park Road 2256-2400, Belton
Campgrounds
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
- Taylor - Granger Lake
Fishing spots
Track Prewitt Lake 5 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Prewitt Lake 5 Dam
Where does the data for Prewitt Lake 5 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 Prewitt Lake 5 Dam.