Walter Droemer Lake Dam dam
Walter Droemer Lake Dam
Walter Droemer Lake Dam in Lee County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1958 for irrigation purposes. Standing at 18 feet high and 2400 feet long, this dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Located on the TR-Wolf Branch river, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond management.
Despite not having a spillway, Walter Droemer Lake Dam is equipped with one outlet gate. The dam's hazard potential is not available, but its risk assessment is classified as high (2). The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and there is no emergency action plan in place. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of any state agency and is not regulated by the state. With its unique design and historical significance, Walter Droemer Lake Dam is a key feature in the water resource management infrastructure of Lee County.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Walter Droemer Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned irrigation dam in Texas. As a vital piece of infrastructure for water management in the area, the dam's design, construction, and management practices offer valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing water resources in the region. With its high risk assessment and lack of state regulation, the dam raises important questions about emergency preparedness and risk management in the face of potential hazards. A closer examination of Walter Droemer Lake Dam sheds light on the complex interplay between water resources, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability in the Lone Star State.
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 Walter Droemer Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 11 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Smithville | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Abv La Grange | 1,020 cfs | → |
| E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 316 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Bastrop | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Yegua Ck Nr Somerville | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walter Droemer Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Prairie Valley Road 1517, West Point
- West Highway 71 Business 737-971, La Grange
- Park Prairie Road 1298, Fayetteville
- Fm 180 Road, Ledbetter
- Highway 159 4705, Fayetteville
- Iron Bridge Road 9251, Burton
Campgrounds
- Bluff Creek Ranch
- Buescher State Park
- Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park
- Park Prarie - Lake Fayette
- Nails Creek - Lake Somerville State Park
- North Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
Fishing spots
Track Walter Droemer Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Walter Droemer Lake Dam
Where does the data for Walter Droemer Lake 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 Walter Droemer Lake Dam.