Natural Dam Salt Lk Nr Big Spring reservoir
Natural Dam Salt Lk Nr Big Spring
The Natural Dam Salt Lake near Big Spring, TX has a rich history and is a unique hydrologic feature. It is believed to have formed when a massive rockslide dammed a small creek, creating a lake that is fed by underground springs. The lake is known for its high salt content and is an important source of salt for local agricultural and industrial uses. Surface flow into the lake is limited, but snowpack from winter storms contributes to its water levels. The lake is also a popular recreational destination for fishing and boating, and its shores are home to diverse wildlife such as waterfowl, deer, and coyotes. However, in recent years, the lake has faced challenges due to drought and contamination.
Daily levels at Natural Dam Salt Lk Nr Big Spring
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Natural Dam Salt Lk Nr Big Spring -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rv Nr Gail | · | → |
| Beals Ck Nr Westbrook | · | → |
| N Concho Rv Abv Sterling City | · | → |
| Colorado Rv At Colorado City | 0 cfs | → |
| N Concho Rv At Sterling City | 308 cfs | → |
| Deep Ck Nr Dunn | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Natural Dam Salt Lk Nr Big Spring.
Track Natural Dam Salt Lk Nr Big Spring in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Natural Dam Salt Lk Nr Big Spring
Where does the data for Natural Dam Salt Lk Nr Big Spring come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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