Gove Ranch Dam dam
Gove Ranch Dam
Gove Ranch Dam, located in Milam County, Texas, was completed in 2006 and serves as a vital water resource for the area. The dam, designed by R J Brandes Co, stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 1048 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 263 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is listed as "Other", with a spillway width of 75 feet designed for uncontrolled discharge.
Situated on the Slaughter Branch river, Gove Ranch Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, with a drainage area of 0.26 square miles. Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, the dam has undergone state inspections and permitting processes. The hazard potential is listed as "Not Available" and the condition assessment is "Not Rated", indicating a moderate risk level with no specific management measures mentioned.
With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Gove Ranch Dam presents a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study the impact of dams on local ecosystems and water management practices. The dam's construction and design details offer valuable insights into the engineering considerations and challenges involved in building and maintaining such structures in a dynamic environmental setting. As a key component of the water infrastructure in the area, Gove Ranch Dam contributes to the resilience and sustainability of the local water supply system.
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 Gove Ranch Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel Rv At Laneport | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 11 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Rockdale | 951 cfs | → |
| Willis Ck Nr Granger | 57 cfs | → |
| E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 316 cfs | → |
| Little Rv At Cameron | 3,780 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gove Ranch Dam.
Boat launches
- Williamson County
- County Road 347 1520, Granger
- Lake Pflugerville Park
- Farm To Market 969 1115, Bastrop
- Little Webberville Park
- Hyatt Lost Pines Road 575, Cedar Creek
Campgrounds
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- Taylor - Granger Lake
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- North Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
- South Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
- Bastrop State Park
Track Gove Ranch Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gove Ranch Dam
Where does the data for Gove 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 Gove Ranch Dam.