Alders Reservoir Dam dam
Alders Reservoir Dam
Located in Liberty, Texas, the Alders Reservoir Dam stands as a testament to private ownership and state regulation in the realm of water resource management. Designed for recreational purposes, this earth dam on Big Caney Creek boasts a height of 8 feet and a length of 7100 feet, with a storage capacity of 6880 acre-feet. The dam, constructed of stone and resting on rock and soil foundations, serves as a vital component in the region's water infrastructure.
Despite its modest size, the Alders Reservoir Dam poses a high risk due to its condition being rated as "Not Rated" and its hazard potential labeled as "Not Available." The dam is equipped with one uncontrolled outlet gate, indicating the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and longevity. With no spillway and limited information on risk assessment and emergency preparedness, stakeholders must prioritize the dam's resilience in the face of potential hazards and climate variability.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricacies of the Alders Reservoir Dam, questions arise regarding its maintenance, risk management measures, and emergency response protocols. With state jurisdiction and regulation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam serves as a valuable case study in the intersection of private ownership, public oversight, and environmental stewardship. As efforts continue to assess and mitigate the dam's risks, stakeholders must prioritize proactive measures to safeguard this critical infrastructure and ensure its long-term sustainability in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Alders Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Water Authority Canal Nr Dayton | 858 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Wallisville | 2,180 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Liberty | 7,570 cfs | → |
| Cedar Bayou Nr Crosby | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Goose Ck At Baytown | 148 cfs | → |
| Luce Bayou Abv Lk Houston Nr Huffman | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alders Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- East Freeway, Wallisville
- Hugo Point County Park
- Anahuac Boat Ramp
- Beaumont Highway Harris County
- Buddy Mcbride Public Boat Ramp Park
- Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Hugo Point County Park
- White Memorial County Park
- Mccollum County Park
- Fort Anahuac County Park
- Job Beason County Park
- Double Bayou County Park
Paddle runs
- Preserve Boundary In The Lance Rosier Unit To Confluence With Pine Island Bayou
- Preserve Boundary In The Lance Rosier Unit To Confluence With The Neches River
- Farm To Market Road 1375 To East Fork Of San Jacinto River
- Confluence With Big Sandy Creek To Confluence With The Neches River
- Preserve Boundary In The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Trinity River
- Hwy 96 Bridge To Neches River Saltwater Barrier
Track Alders Reservoir 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 Alders Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Alders Reservoir 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 Alders Reservoir Dam.