Rocky Creek Ranch Lake Dam dam
Rocky Creek Ranch Lake Dam
Rocky Creek Ranch Lake Dam, located in Fayette, Texas, was completed in 1957 and stands at a height of 25 feet, with a length of 750 feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock maintenance, and as a small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 188 acre-feet, it provides essential water resources for the surrounding area. Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, the dam is inspected and permitted regularly.
Situated on the TR-Gravelly Branch, the earth-type dam with a buttress core plays a crucial role in water management in the region. While lacking a spillway, the dam's high hazard potential highlights the importance of proper risk management measures. With a risk assessment rating of 'High (2)', the dam remains a key component in the local water infrastructure, ensuring water availability for various uses. Although the dam's condition is not currently rated, ongoing inspections and maintenance are essential for its long-term viability and safety.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rocky Creek Ranch Lake Dam offers a fascinating insight into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural resources. Its history, design, and purpose make it a compelling example of how dams can serve multiple functions in water management. With its location in Texas and association with the Fort Worth District, the dam represents a significant contribution to the local ecosystem and economy. As discussions around water security and climate change intensify, understanding and appreciating structures like Rocky Creek Ranch Lake Dam becomes increasingly important for sustainable water management practices.
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 Rocky Creek Ranch Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rv Abv La Grange | 127 cfs | → |
| Redgate Ck Nr Columbus | 0 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Columbus | 675 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Smithville | 684 cfs | → |
| Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 6 cfs | → |
| Peach Creek At Hwy 90 Nr Waelder | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rocky Creek Ranch Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Prairie Road 1298, Fayetteville
- Highway 159 4705, Fayetteville
- West Highway 71 Business 737-971, La Grange
- Prairie Valley Road 1517, West Point
- Thousand Trails Lane 1062, Columbus
- Fm 180 Road, Ledbetter
Campgrounds
- Park Prarie - Lake Fayette
- Oak Thicket Park - Fayette Lake
- Town Square - Fayetteville
- Bluff Creek Ranch
- Koa Columbus
- Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park
Fishing spots
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About Rocky Creek Ranch Lake Dam
Where does the data for Rocky Creek 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 Rocky Creek Ranch Lake Dam.