Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Sedimentation Basin Dam dam
Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Sedimentation Basin Dam
The Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Sedimentation Basin Dam, located in Matagorda, Texas, is a crucial structure managed by the local government to regulate the off-channel Colorado River. Designed with a stone core and a soil foundation, this dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a length of 3300 feet. It serves as a key component in maintaining water resources and climate control in the region.
With a storage capacity of 131 acre-feet and a normal storage of 74 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in flood control and water management. The uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet ensures effective discharge during high water levels. The dam's satisfactory condition assessment and moderate risk rating highlight its importance in providing essential services to the surrounding area.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Sedimentation Basin Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. Its role in maintaining water resources and mitigating climate-related risks underscores the significance of this structure in safeguarding the local community and environment.
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 Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Sedimentation Basin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rv Nr Bay City | 2,310 cfs | → |
| Tres Palacios Rv Nr Midfield | 178 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Wadsworth | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Wharton | 529 cfs | → |
| San Bernard Rv Nr Boling | 292 cfs | → |
| E Mustang Ck Nr Louise | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Sedimentation Basin Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market Road 521 Matagorda County
- Carl Park
- Farm Road 2853 South, Palacios
- South Bay Marina
- River Trail Matagorda County
- Sergeant Joe Parks, Jr. Memorial Highway, Bay City
Track Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Sedimentation Basin Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Sedimentation Basin Dam
Where does the data for Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Sedimentation Basin 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 Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Sedimentation Basin Dam.