Dam 19 dam
Dam 19
Dam 19, also known as 42b, is a federal-owned earth dam located in Killeen, Texas, along the Coryell River. Built and maintained by the US Army, this dam stands at a height of 29 feet and stretches across 980 feet, providing a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the condition assessment of Dam 19 is currently not available, with the last inspection conducted in September 2020.
With its primary purpose unspecified, Dam 19 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet, ensuring the safe release of excess water during periods of high flow. While the dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, it plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply for the surrounding area, contributing to the overall resilience of the local ecosystem.
As a key component of the US Army's operations, Dam 19 exemplifies the military's involvement in water resource management and infrastructure development. With a focus on safety and risk management, this earth dam underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and inspection protocols to ensure the continued functionality and reliability of critical water infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dam 19 stands as a testament to the intersection of engineering, environmental stewardship, and national security in safeguarding our water resources for future generations.
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 Dam 19 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke | 28 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner | 60 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv At Gatesville | 66 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong | 111 cfs | → |
| S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs | 6 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 59 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dam 19.
Boat launches
- Park Road, Harker Heights
- Owl Creek Park Road 6800, Gatesville
- Cherokee Drive, Harker Heights
- Denmans Lane, Belton
- Union Grove Park Road, Salado
- Park Road, Salado
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Dam 19 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 Dam 19
Where does the data for Dam 19 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 Low 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 Dam 19.