Lost Indian Lake Dam dam
Lost Indian Lake Dam
Lost Indian Lake Dam, located in Walker County, Texas, stands as a vital water resource structure in the region, serving a primary purpose of water supply. Built in 1960, this earth dam with a buttress core type reaches a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 670 feet, providing a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam remains a key component in managing water resources in the area.
While the dam's hazard potential is listed as not available and its condition assessment remains unrated, it is noted to have a high risk level. The last inspection conducted on the dam was in August 1974, indicating a potential need for updated assessments and risk management measures. With no emergency action plan in place and limited information on its current condition, there may be a need for increased monitoring and evaluation to ensure the safety and functionality of Lost Indian Lake Dam in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource demands.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to explore the intricacies of dams like Lost Indian Lake Dam, there is a growing recognition of the need for sustained oversight and maintenance to address potential risks and ensure the long-term resilience of these critical structures. With its historical significance and ongoing role in supplying water to the region, Lost Indian Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between human infrastructure, natural resources, and the impacts of climate change on water management systems.
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 Lost Indian Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville | 45 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville | 0 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Crockett | 12,100 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo Ck At Onalaska | 2 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck Nr Dobbin | 6 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan | 770 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lost Indian Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Riverside
- Harbor Point Boat Launch
- 190 Boat Launch 898, Point Blank
- San Jacinto County
- Lake Trail Leon County
- Scotts Ridge Swim Area
Campgrounds
- Huntsville State Park
- Four Notch Hunter Camp
- Camp Site At The End Of Trail. Only Possible Camping On Trail
- Stubblefield Lake
- Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area
- Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area: (936) 344-6205
Fishing spots
Track Lost Indian Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lost Indian Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lost Indian 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 Lost Indian Lake Dam.