Rio Hacienda Ranch Lake Dam dam
Rio Hacienda Ranch Lake Dam
Rio Hacienda Ranch Lake Dam, nestled in Maverick County, Texas, stands as a testament to private water resource management since its completion in 1974. This earth dam, with a height of 15 feet and a length of 1400 feet, serves as a key structure for the Rio Hacienda Ranch Lake, providing a storage capacity of 162 acre-feet for the surrounding area. The dam, designed with a buttress core type, is regulated and inspected by the state, ensuring its safety and functionality for the community.
Despite its lack of a spillway, Rio Hacienda Ranch Lake Dam remains a crucial component in managing water resources for the region, particularly in the absence of a listed drainage area. The dam's high hazard potential and risk assessment rating signify the importance of proper maintenance and risk management measures. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its role in water storage and management highlights the need for continued oversight and emergency preparedness to safeguard against potential hazards.
As water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates, understanding the significance of dams like Rio Hacienda Ranch Lake Dam in sustaining water availability and mitigating risks is paramount. The dam's connection to the TR-CHAPARROSA CREEK and its impact on the local ecosystem underscore the importance of responsible ownership and maintenance practices. With its history of service and the community's reliance on its water storage capacity, Rio Hacienda Ranch Lake Dam stands as a symbol of private stewardship in water resource management in Texas.
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 Rio Hacienda Ranch Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nueces Rv Bl Uvalde | · | → |
| Leona Rv Nr Uvalde | · | → |
| Las Moras Spgs Dws Of Pool At Brackettville | 8 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv At Laguna | 87 cfs | → |
| W Nueces Rv Nr Brackettville | · | → |
| Frio Rv Bl Dry Frio Rv Nr Uvalde | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rio Hacienda Ranch Lake Dam.
Track Rio Hacienda Ranch Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rio Hacienda Ranch Lake Dam
Where does the data for Rio Hacienda Ranch Lake 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 Rio Hacienda Ranch Lake Dam.