Baird Rw 1 dam
Baird Rw 1
Baird Rw 1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Burnet, Texas, along the TR-COLORADO RIVER. Built in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and as a small fish pond. Standing at a height of 27 feet with a length of 384 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, making it a crucial water resource in the area.
Despite its age, Baird Rw 1 has not been rated for its condition, and its hazard potential is labeled as "Not Available." However, it is categorized as having a high risk level, indicating potential vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. The dam does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and prevent any potential risks to the surrounding area.
Owned by private entities and not regulated by the state, Baird Rw 1 represents a valuable water management asset in the region. With its strategic location along the TR-COLORADO RIVER, this dam plays a vital role in providing water for various purposes while highlighting the need for proactive risk management measures to safeguard its functionality and the safety of the community it serves.
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 Baird Rw 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Ck Nr Kingsland | 501 cfs | → |
| Pedernales Rv Nr Johnson City | 39 cfs | → |
| Barton Ck At Sh 71 Nr Oak Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck At Lake Ck Pkwy Nr Austin | 2 cfs | → |
| Brushy Ck At Cedar Park | 66 cfs | → |
| S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs | 277 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Baird Rw 1.
Boat launches
- Camp Creek. Lake Travis
- Burnet County
- Buena Vista Drive 201, Marble Falls
- Public Boat Ramp Marble Falls
- Ridge Harbor Drive Burnet County
- Gloster Bend. Lake Travis
Campgrounds
- Camp Creek - Lake Travis
- Shaffer Bend - Lake Travis
- Grelle Recreation Area Dispersed Camping
- Grelle - Lake Travis
- Turkey Bend - Lake Travis
- Comanche Camping Area
Fishing spots
Track Baird Rw 1 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 Baird Rw 1
Where does the data for Baird Rw 1 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 Baird Rw 1.