Alexander Pond Dam dam
Alexander Pond Dam
Alexander Pond Dam, located in Hutchinson County, Texas, was completed in 1983 by the USDA NRCS as a private earth dam primarily for flood risk reduction. Standing at a height of 21 feet and stretching 470 feet in length, the dam serves as a vital structure along TR-Palo Duro Creek. With a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet and serving multiple purposes including fire protection and stock or small fish pond, the dam plays a crucial role in the local water resource management.
Despite not being state-regulated, Alexander Pond Dam is a significant asset in the area, providing essential flood protection and water storage capabilities. The dam's buttress core type and unlisted/unknown foundation contribute to its structural integrity. While lacking a spillway, the dam is equipped with a single outlet gate for water release when necessary. The risk assessment for the dam indicates a high potential for hazard, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
With its unique design and purpose, Alexander Pond Dam stands as a noteworthy example of private infrastructure contributing to water resource management and climate resilience in Texas. The collaboration between the USDA NRCS and local stakeholders underscores the importance of proactive measures in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security for the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and appreciating the role of dams like Alexander Pond Dam is crucial in safeguarding our natural resources and enhancing the resilience of our communities in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Alexander Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Duro Ck Nr Spearman | · | → |
| Big Blue Ck Nr Fritch | 0 cfs | → |
| Canadian Rv Nr Canadian | 24 cfs | → |
| Wolf Ck At Lipscomb | 0 cfs | → |
| Canadian Rv Nr Amarillo | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alexander Pond Dam.
Track Alexander Pond 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 Alexander Pond Dam
Where does the data for Alexander Pond 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 Alexander Pond Dam.