Monte Cartado Ranch Tank No 1 Dam dam
Monte Cartado Ranch Tank No 1 Dam
Monte Cartado Ranch Tank No 1 Dam, located in La Salle, Texas, was completed in 1974 and serves as a crucial water supply source in the region. The dam is classified as an Earth type structure with a height of 14 feet and a length of 2415 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 274 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
Situated on TR-LOS OLMOS CREEK, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management and contributes to the overall water supply infrastructure in the area. With a surface area of 30 acres and a normal storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, the dam helps to mitigate water scarcity issues and supports various agricultural and domestic water needs. Although the dam lacks a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate to control water flow and ensure operational efficiency.
While the dam is considered to have a high risk potential, its condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance. As a key component of the water supply system in La Salle County, Monte Cartado Ranch Tank No 1 Dam serves as a critical resource for local communities and underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of climate variability and increasing water demand.
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 Monte Cartado Ranch Tank No 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer | 72 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv At Cotulla | 2 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv Nr Tilden | 207 cfs | → |
| Frio Rv At Tilden | 0 cfs | → |
| Zacate Ck At Laredo | 4 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Laredo | 1,760 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Monte Cartado Ranch Tank No 1 Dam.
Track Monte Cartado Ranch Tank No 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Monte Cartado Ranch Tank No 1 Dam
Where does the data for Monte Cartado Ranch Tank No 1 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 Monte Cartado Ranch Tank No 1 Dam.