Bradley Lake Dam dam
Bradley Lake Dam
Bradley Lake Dam, located in Hood County, Texas, was completed in 1983 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and recreation. This private earth dam stands at 32 feet high, with a hydraulic height of 27 feet, and a length of 940 feet. With a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, the dam primarily regulates the flow of the TR-Brazos River.
The dam is state-regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures. Despite its high hazard potential, the condition of Bradley Lake Dam has not been rated, and there is limited information available on risk management measures. The lack of spillway and detailed hazard assessments indicate potential vulnerabilities that may require further attention from regulatory agencies to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
In the event of an emergency, the dam has one outlet gate for water release, but details on emergency action plans and inundation maps are not available. Risk assessments have classified the dam as high risk, emphasizing the need for comprehensive evaluations and updated safety protocols to mitigate potential hazards. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and advocate for the proper maintenance and regulation of dams like Bradley Lake to safeguard the surrounding community and ecosystem.
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 Bradley Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury | 365 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 370 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose | 261 cfs | → |
| Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose | 7 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 4 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bradley Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
- East State Loop 426 621, Granbury
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Monticello Drive 8517, Granbury
- Coates Road 2200, Granbury
- Us 67 Somervell County
Campgrounds
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Fishing spots
Track Bradley Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bradley Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bradley 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 Bradley Lake Dam.