Shipman Dam dam
Shipman Dam
Shipman Dam, located in Somervell, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by Childress and Recer for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a length of 600 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 158 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Rough Creek, serves as a crucial water resource for the area, providing essential water for firefighting and livestock.
Despite being non-regulated by the state, Shipman Dam poses a high risk due to its condition assessment not being rated and lacking updated emergency action plans. With a hazard potential that is not available, there is a need for increased risk management measures and regular inspections to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the dam. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and there is no spillway system in place, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring this vital water infrastructure to prevent potential disasters and protect the surrounding environment.
In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, Shipman Dam stands as a fascinating structure with a rich history and significant impact on the local community. As water scarcity and climate change become increasingly pressing issues, the proper management and maintenance of dams like Shipman are essential for ensuring water security and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Shipman Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose | 6 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose | 385 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 8 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury | 359 cfs | → |
| Nolan Rv At Blum | 47 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hamilton | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shipman Dam.
Boat launches
- Coates Road 2200, Granbury
- Us 67 Somervell County
- Pr 21 North 2212, Cleburne
- East State Loop 426 621, Granbury
- Monticello Drive 8517, Granbury
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
Campgrounds
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Hico City Park
- Stephenville City Park
- Meridian State Park
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
Fishing spots
Track Shipman Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Shipman Dam
Where does the data for Shipman 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 Shipman Dam.