Bailey Gss dam
Bailey Gss
Bailey Gss, located in Grimes County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS for purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. The dam, standing at a height of 23 feet and a length of 797 feet, has a storage capacity of 119 acre-feet and serves as a crucial water resource in the region. Situated on the TR-CANEY CREEK, Bailey Gss plays a vital role in managing water levels and ensuring the availability of water for various uses.
Despite not having a spillway, Bailey Gss is equipped with a single outlet gate for water release. The dam's hazard potential is categorized as "Not Available" with a high-risk assessment rating of 2. However, the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation. With its historical significance and impact on the surrounding ecosystem, Bailey Gss serves as a key infrastructure for water management and climate resilience efforts in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and monitoring the state of Bailey Gss is essential for ensuring its continued functionality and effectiveness in water management.
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 Bailey Gss -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Ck Nr Dobbin | 10 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck At Sendera Ranch Rd Nr Conroe | 55 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Bl Lk Conroe Nr Conroe | 100 cfs | → |
| Dry Ck At Fm 2978 | 2 cfs | → |
| Spring Ck Nr Tomball | 18 cfs | → |
| Spring Ck At Kuykendahl Rd | 59 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bailey Gss.
Boat launches
- Edgewater Drive 32210, Montgomery County
- Scotts Ridge Swim Area
- Conroe Boat Ramp 830
- Piney Shores Boat Ramp
- Texas 105 20000, Navasota
- Gibbon Creek Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Quiet - Family Camping
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Loud - Barbarian Camping
- Grizzly Pines - Gay Campground
- Navasota Rv Park
- Kelly's Pond Campground
- Kellys Pond Dispersed
Fishing spots
Track Bailey Gss in the Snoflo app
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About Bailey Gss
Where does the data for Bailey Gss 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 Bailey Gss.