Voss Lake Dam dam
Voss Lake Dam
Voss Lake Dam in Bastrop, Texas, stands as a crucial structure for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Completed in 1979, this earth dam with a buttress core type reaches a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 1200 feet. With a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, the dam serves as a vital resource for the local community, providing essential water reserves for firefighting and livestock needs.
Situated on the TR-Cedar Creek river, Voss Lake Dam has not been rated for condition assessment, but its hazard potential is deemed as "Not Available". Despite its high risk factor, the dam has not been inspected in recent years, leaving room for potential improvements in risk management measures. The lack of a spillway and drainage area raises concerns about its ability to handle maximum discharge, highlighting the need for enhanced safety protocols and emergency preparedness.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, Voss Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and management. With a risk assessment rating of "High (2)" and no designated emergency action plan, this dam underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water resources in the face of evolving climate 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 Voss Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rv At Bastrop | 3,610 cfs | → |
| Onion Ck At Us Hwy 183 | 20 cfs | → |
| Plum Ck At Lockhart | 44 cfs | → |
| Williamson Ck At Jimmy Clay Rd | 6 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Austin | 171 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Webberville Rd | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Voss Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hyatt Lost Pines Road 575, Cedar Creek
- Farm To Market 969 1115, Bastrop
- Carter Street 1900, Bastrop
- Riverside Drive 375, Bastrop
- Little Webberville Park
Campgrounds
- Bastrop State Park
- South Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
- North Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
- Mckinney Falls State Park
- Buescher State Park
- Lockhart State Park
Fishing spots
Track Voss Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Voss Lake Dam
Where does the data for Voss 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 Voss Lake Dam.