Strasburger Dam dam
Strasburger Dam
Strasburger Dam, also known as Strasburger Lake, is a private earth dam located in Bell County, Texas. Completed in 1981 by the USDA NRCS, this structure stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 705 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a crucial asset for the local community in mitigating potential water-related disasters.
With a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, Strasburger Dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the area. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does feature one outlet gate. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam is subject to inspection and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Its risk assessment is categorized as high, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential hazards.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Strasburger Dam represents a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. Its construction by the USDA NRCS showcases a commitment to sustainable water management practices. As a private entity, the dam serves as a crucial component in safeguarding the community against the risks associated with extreme weather events, highlighting the intersection between water resources and climate resilience.
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 Strasburger Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,560 cfs | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 11 cfs | → |
| San Gabriel Rv At Laneport | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Belton | 954 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Salado | 124 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 102 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Strasburger Dam.
Boat launches
- Williamson County
- Simmons Road 4600, Belton
- County Road 347 1520, Granger
- Park Road, Salado
- Cherokee Drive, Harker Heights
- Westcliff Park, Belton
Campgrounds
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- Taylor - Granger Lake
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
- Dana Peak - Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Fishing spots
Track Strasburger Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Strasburger Dam
Where does the data for Strasburger 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 Strasburger Dam.