Bland Lake Dam dam
Bland Lake Dam
Bland Lake Dam, located in Williamson County, Texas, was completed in 1969 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of grade stabilization along Tr- Mustang Creek. This private earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet, with a hydraulic height matching that measurement. The dam's length spans 1360 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, providing essential water resource management for the surrounding area.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Bland Lake Dam serves as a crucial structure in the Galveston District for flood control and water storage. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, allowing for controlled water release during periods of high flow. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not available, its design and construction by the USDA NRCS ensure its reliability for grade stabilization and water management purposes.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the role that Bland Lake Dam plays in maintaining the ecological balance and water supply in Williamson County, Texas. As a key component in the area's water infrastructure, this earth dam serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and the collaboration between private owners and government agencies in ensuring the safety and functionality of critical water structures.
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 Bland Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Willis Ck Nr Granger | 57 cfs | → |
| San Gabriel Rv At Laneport | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Kenney Fort Blvd At Round Rock | 114 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Ih 35 | 94 cfs | → |
| S Fk San Gabriel Rv At Georgetown | 73 cfs | → |
| Berry Ck At Airport Rd Nr Georgetown | 179 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bland Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 347 1520, Granger
- Williamson County
- Lake Pflugerville Park
- Lake Overlook Road 598, Georgetown
- Cedar Breaks Park Road, Georgetown
- Park Road 3, Georgetown
Campgrounds
- Taylor - Granger Lake
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- Berry Springs Park And Preserve
- Cedar Breaks - Lake Georgetown
- Jim Hogg - Lake Georgetown
Fishing spots
Track Bland Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bland Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bland 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 Low 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 Bland Lake Dam.