Lieder Lake Dam dam
Lieder Lake Dam
Lieder Lake Dam, located in Houston, Texas, was completed in 1936 for the primary purpose of irrigation. This private earth dam, standing at a height of 25 feet and a length of 1200 feet, spans the TR-Hurricane Bayou and has a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet, facilitating a maximum discharge of 1622 cubic feet per second.
Despite being privately owned, Lieder Lake Dam falls under state regulatory jurisdiction for permitting and inspection. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment, and its hazard potential is not available. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk, but specific risk management measures or inundation maps have not been prepared. While the dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2011, details on its adherence to guidelines and the availability of updated emergency contacts remain unclear.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Lieder Lake Dam to be a significant structure in the region, serving the vital purpose of irrigation. With its historical construction dating back to the mid-20th century, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of water management in agricultural activities. However, the lack of recent assessments and comprehensive risk management measures highlight the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and reliability of this essential water resource infrastructure.
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 Lieder Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv Nr Crockett | 4,520 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood | 3,220 cfs | → |
| Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood | 39 cfs | → |
| Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville | 196 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 169 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo Ck At Onalaska | 383 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lieder Lake Dam.
Track Lieder Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lieder Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lieder 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 Lieder Lake Dam.