Felton Lower Lake Dam dam
Felton Lower Lake Dam
Felton Lower Lake Dam, located in McLennan, Texas, was completed in 1938 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This private dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 1200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 688 acre-feet. Although it does not have a spillway, it features one outlet gate for water release.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure safety and compliance with state standards. Despite not having a hazard potential rating or a condition assessment, the risk assessment for Felton Lower Lake Dam is classified as high. While the dam may not have had recent updates or emergency action plans, its presence on the TR-Tradinghouse Creek is crucial for water supply and recreational activities in the region.
With its Earth core and Buttress type structure, Felton Lower Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water management and infrastructure in Texas. Its historical significance and role in providing recreational opportunities make it a valuable asset for the community and a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intersection of human activity and natural ecosystems.
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 Felton Lower Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv At Waco | 324 cfs | → |
| Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone | 865 cfs | → |
| Hog Ck Nr Crawford | 8 cfs | → |
| Middle Bosque Rv Nr Mcgregor | 38 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Aquilla | 87 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Felton Lower Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Pep Club Road 299, Hallsburg
- Pavelka Drive Hallsburg
- Sommerfeld Drive 1823, Waco
- North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 908-998, Waco
- North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Waco
- North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 3801, Waco
Campgrounds
- Airport Park
- Lake Mexia Rec Area
- Falls On The Brazos Park
- Fort Parker State Park
- Liberty Hill - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Felton Lower Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Felton Lower Lake Dam
Where does the data for Felton Lower Lake 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 Felton Lower Lake Dam.