Rosenauer Dam dam
Rosenauer Dam
Located in Johnson County, Texas, Rosenauer Dam is a privately owned structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Standing at a height of 11 feet with a storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, this dam serves a primary purpose classified as "Other." It belongs to the Buttress core type and has no spillway, locks, or associated structures. The dam's last inspection took place in June 2015, and it is categorized as having a high risk potential.
With a normal storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, Rosenauer Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in its region. Despite its small size and lack of certain features commonly found in larger dams, it fulfills its purpose effectively. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, indicating a need for further evaluation and potential maintenance to ensure its long-term functionality.
As a privately owned dam, Rosenauer Dam highlights the diverse landscape of water infrastructure in Texas. While its risk potential is considered high, proactive risk management measures and regular inspections help mitigate potential hazards. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the unique characteristics and importance of dams like Rosenauer in sustaining water supplies and managing environmental impact in the region.
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 Rosenauer Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Village Ck At Everman | 365 cfs | → |
| Mountain Ck Nr Venus | 2 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield | 266 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook | 2 cfs | → |
| Marys Ck At Benbrook | 39 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv At Ft Worth | 193 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rosenauer Dam.
Boat launches
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Fort Worth
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- U.S. 67 2374-2456, Cleburne
- Park Road 1, Grand Prairie
Campgrounds
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Camp Thurman
- Dallas / Arlington Koa
- Hord's Edge
- Antelope Run
Fishing spots
Track Rosenauer Dam 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 Rosenauer Dam
Where does the data for Rosenauer 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 Rosenauer Dam.