Ubanoski Lake Dam dam
Ubanoski Lake Dam
Ubanoski Lake Dam, located in Grimes, Texas, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. Built in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and stretches 710 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking activities such as boating, fishing, and wildlife observation along the TR-SOUTH BEDIAS CREEK.
Despite its recreational value, Ubanoski Lake Dam poses a high risk (2) due to its condition assessment not being rated and its hazard potential not being available. There is no spillway and only one outlet gate, raising concerns about the dam's ability to safely manage water levels in case of emergencies. With no state regulatory agency overseeing its operations, the dam's maintenance and safety measures rely solely on the private owner.
As climate and water resource enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and assess the risks associated with structures like Ubanoski Lake Dam to ensure the safety of communities and the environment. Understanding the potential hazards and implementing effective risk management measures can help prevent disasters and protect valuable water resources for future generations.
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 Ubanoski Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville | 82 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville | 1 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck Nr Dobbin | 10 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Main At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Trib A At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ubanoski Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Camp Site At The End Of Trail. Only Possible Camping On Trail
- Gibbons Creek Reservoir
- Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area: (936) 344-6205
- Stubblefield Lake
- Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area
- Kellys Pond Dispersed
Fishing spots
Track Ubanoski Lake Dam 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 Ubanoski Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ubanoski 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 Ubanoski Lake Dam.