Logenbaugh Estate Dam dam
Logenbaugh Estate Dam
Logenbaugh Estate Dam, located in Harris County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1981 for irrigation purposes. The dam stands at a height of 9 feet and has a length of 3728 feet, with a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. Situated on Tr- Buffalo Bayou in the city of Houston Smsa, the dam's primary purpose is to support irrigation activities in the area, making it a crucial water resource for the local community.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Logenbaugh Estate Dam is an essential infrastructure for managing water resources in the region. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has not undergone recent inspections, and its condition assessment is not available. The risk management measures and emergency action plan status for the dam are also unclear, raising concerns about its long-term safety and functionality in the face of potential climate challenges.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts monitor the status of Logenbaugh Estate Dam, there is a need for increased oversight and maintenance to ensure its stability and resilience in the face of evolving environmental conditions. With its strategic location on Tr- Buffalo Bayou and its significance for irrigation activities, the dam serves as a critical piece of infrastructure that requires ongoing attention and investment to safeguard water resources for the community and mitigate potential risks associated with its operation.
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 Logenbaugh Estate Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Ck At Katy-Hockley Rd Nr Hockley | 53 cfs | → |
| Cypress Ck At House-Hahl Rd Nr Cypress | 371 cfs | → |
| S Mayde Ck At Heathergold Dr Nr Addicks | 580 cfs | → |
| Bear Ck Nr Barker | 230 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Bayou Nr Katy | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Langham Ck At W Little York Rd Nr Addicks | 285 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Logenbaugh Estate Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 159 East 11980, Bellville
- Meadowlark Lane 1105, Sugar Land
- Woodway Drive Houston
- Edgewater Drive 32210, Montgomery County
- Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands
- Boat Launch The Woodlands
Campgrounds
- Stephen Austin State Park
- Group Camping Area
- Spring Creek Park
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Loud - Barbarian Camping
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Quiet - Family Camping
- Grizzly Pines - Gay Campground
Fishing spots
Track Logenbaugh Estate Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Logenbaugh Estate Dam
Where does the data for Logenbaugh Estate 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 Low 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 Logenbaugh Estate Dam.