Foster Lake No 2 Dam dam
Foster Lake No 2 Dam
Foster Lake No 2 Dam, located in Erath County, Texas, is a privately owned Earth-type dam completed in 1964 for recreation and water supply purposes. Standing at a height of 39 feet and a length of 750 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 90 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Indian Camp Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the state with permitting and inspection requirements in place.
Despite not having a spillway, the dam has been rated as having a high risk potential, with the condition assessment remaining unrated. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan prepared, and the hazard potential is currently not available. The dam is not regulated by any federal agency and has not undergone recent inspections or risk assessments. Although the risk potential is high, the dam continues to serve its purpose for recreation and water supply in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Foster Lake No 2 Dam can appreciate its role in providing water supply and recreational opportunities in the area. Its unique design and location on the TR-Indian Camp Creek make it a significant structure for the local community. However, concerns about its high-risk potential and lack of recent assessments highlight the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and longevity of the dam for future generations.
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 Foster Lake No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose | 6 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 8 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose | 385 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 287 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury | 359 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Foster Lake No 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Coates Road 2200, Granbury
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
- East State Loop 426 621, Granbury
- Us 67 Somervell County
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Monticello Drive 8517, Granbury
Campgrounds
- Stephenville City Park
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Dublin City Park
- Weiser Community Park
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
- Hico City Park
Fishing spots
Track Foster Lake No 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Foster Lake No 2 Dam
Where does the data for Foster Lake No 2 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 Foster Lake No 2 Dam.