Shadow Dance Ranch Dam dam
Shadow Dance Ranch Dam
Shadow Dance Ranch Dam, located in Tarpley, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1978 for recreational purposes along Ryle Creek. Standing at a height of 35 feet with a length of 850 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 377 acre-feet and a surface area of 18 acres. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 180 feet and one uncontrolled outlet gate.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam has a fair condition assessment as of February 2016 and is inspected every 5 years. Despite its moderate hazard potential, the dam has not had any reported risk management measures or assigned risk character summaries. With a maximum discharge of 1 cubic foot per second, Shadow Dance Ranch Dam provides a peaceful recreational spot while serving as a vital water resource for the surrounding area.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find Shadow Dance Ranch Dam to be an intriguing structure with its unique design and purpose. Situated in the picturesque Bandera County, this dam represents a balance between conservation and recreation, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management in the face of changing climatic 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 Shadow Dance Ranch Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hondo Ck Nr Tarpley | 2 cfs | → |
| Seco Ck At Miller Ranch Nr Utopia | 2 cfs | → |
| Sabinal Rv Bl Mill Ck Nr Vanderpool | 0 cfs | → |
| Medina Rv At Bandera | 9 cfs | → |
| Middle Verde Ck At Sh 173 Nr Bandera | · | → |
| Sabinal Rv Nr Sabinal | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shadow Dance Ranch Dam.
Track Shadow Dance Ranch Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Shadow Dance Ranch Dam
Where does the data for Shadow Dance Ranch 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 Shadow Dance Ranch Dam.