Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam dam
Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam
Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam, located in Maverick County, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam built in 1974 with a primary purpose designated as 'Other'. Standing at a height of 15 feet and a length of 1200 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 282 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Elm Creek, this structure plays a crucial role in providing water resource management within the region.
Despite its age, the Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment, with a 'High (2)' risk assessment rating. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. While it is not regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections and has a state permitting and inspection status. The dam's hazard potential is labeled as 'Not Available', emphasizing the need for further assessment and risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding area's water resources.
Enthusiasts of water resource and climate management can appreciate the significance of Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam in maintaining water supply and storage in Maverick County, Texas. With its unique design and historical construction year, this privately owned Earth dam serves as a critical infrastructure for the region's water management. As discussions around climate change and water scarcity continue to rise, understanding the condition and risk assessment of dams like Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam becomes essential in ensuring the resilience of water resources in the face of environmental challenges.
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 Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Las Moras Spgs Dws Of Pool At Brackettville | 8 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv Bl Uvalde | 0 cfs | → |
| W Nueces Rv Nr Brackettville | · | → |
| Nueces Rv At Laguna | 93 cfs | → |
| Leona Rv Nr Uvalde | 188 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv At Cr 414 At Montell | 64 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam.
Track Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam
Where does the data for Burr Estate 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 Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam.