Kubin Reistino Lake Dam dam
Kubin Reistino Lake Dam
Kubin Reistino Lake Dam, located in Milam County, Texas, is a privately-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1981. This earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet, with a structural height of 31 feet and a length of 236 feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a normal storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, with a total storage capacity of 145 acre-feet.
The dam, situated on the TR-Brazos River, is regulated by the state of Texas and undergoes regular inspections. While it does not have a spillway, it features one outlet gate. With a hazard potential of "Not Available" and a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", the dam presents a significant risk that necessitates proper risk management measures. Overall, Kubin Reistino Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Enthusiasts in water resources and climate will find Kubin Reistino Lake Dam to be an essential structure in the Galveston District. Its construction and design by USDA NRCS, along with its impact on the local watershed and drainage area of 4.69 square miles, make it a focal point for understanding dam infrastructure and risk assessment. As efforts continue to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the dam's safety, it stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Kubin Reistino Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Brazos Rv At Fm 485 Nr Hearne | 560 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv At Sh 21 Nr Bryan | 5,670 cfs | → |
| Little Rv At Cameron | 3,660 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Main At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Trib A At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
| Davidson Ck Nr Lyons | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kubin Reistino Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- P4-746, Bryan
- Lake Drive, Somerville
- Burleson County
- Ripple Creek Lane, Somerville
- State Park Road 57, Somerville
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Kubin Reistino Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kubin Reistino Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kubin Reistino Lake 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 Kubin Reistino Lake Dam.