Ben L Parker Ranch Dam dam
Ben L Parker Ranch Dam
Ben L Parker Ranch Dam, also known as Parker Ranch, is a private dam located in Pleasanton, Texas, along the TR-Atascosa River. Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and spans 910 feet in length, serving primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in fire protection, stock watering, and recreational activities in the area.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated and inspected by the state of Texas, ensuring its safety and compliance with relevant standards. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam is closely monitored for any potential hazards, although its overall condition remains unrated. The absence of a spillway and limited discharge capacity raises concerns, highlighting the importance of continued maintenance and risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and wildlife.
In the picturesque landscape of Atascosa County, Ben L Parker Ranch Dam stands as a vital resource for water conservation and habitat preservation. As climate change impacts water resources and ecosystems, the dam's role in supporting fish and wildlife populations becomes increasingly critical. With ongoing state inspections and regulatory oversight, the dam serves as a testament to the partnership between private owners and government agencies in ensuring the sustainability and safety of water infrastructure in Texas.
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 Ben L Parker Ranch Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Atascosa Rv Nr Mccoy | 140 cfs | → |
| Medina Rv At San Antonio | 209 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Victor Braunig Lk Nr Elmendorftx | 458 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Elmendorf | 737 cfs | → |
| Medina Rv Nr Von Ormy | 52 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv At Loop 410 At San Antonio | 32 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ben L Parker Ranch Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Ben L Parker Ranch Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ben L Parker Ranch Dam
Where does the data for Ben L Parker Ranch 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 Ben L Parker Ranch Dam.