Lake Sheridan Dam dam
Lake Sheridan Dam
Lake Sheridan Dam, located in Colorado, Texas, along Crooked Creek, is a private-owned structure built in 1967 for recreational purposes. Designed by Clarence A Weise PE, this earth dam stands at 30 feet high and stretches 1750 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1557 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, with a width of 376 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 9984 cubic feet per second.
The dam's condition was last assessed as fair in October 2015, with inspection frequency set at 5 years. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate. The dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with enforcement measures in place. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not specified, suggesting potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness.
Lake Sheridan Dam serves as a vital recreational spot, offering a surface area of 93.7 acres for outdoor activities. With its location in the Fort Worth District and under state jurisdiction, the dam provides not only leisure opportunities but also contributes to the region's water resource management. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change can appreciate the significance of this dam in balancing recreational needs with environmental protection and safety considerations.
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 Lake Sheridan Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Navidad Rv Nr Hallettsville | 7 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Columbus | 1,450 cfs | → |
| Lavaca Rv At Hallettsville | 22 cfs | → |
| Redgate Ck Nr Columbus | 1 cfs | → |
| Sandy Ck Nr Ganado | 130 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Abv La Grange | 1,020 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Sheridan Dam.
Boat launches
- Thousand Trails Lane 1062, Columbus
- Highway 90 Alternate 4882, Eagle Lake
- West Highway 71 Business 737-971, La Grange
- Highway 159 4705, Fayetteville
- Park Prairie Road 1298, Fayetteville
Track Lake Sheridan 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 Lake Sheridan Dam
Where does the data for Lake Sheridan 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 Lake Sheridan Dam.