Felton Upper Lake Dam dam
Felton Upper Lake Dam
Felton Upper Lake Dam, located in McLennan, Texas, is a captivating site for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Built in 1938 by the USDA NRCS, this private dam serves multiple purposes, including recreation and water supply. With a dam height of 16 feet and a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Situated on TR-TRADINGHOUSE CREEK, the Felton Upper Lake Dam offers a serene setting for outdoor activities and wildlife habitat. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam has a high hazard potential, making risk management measures crucial for its continued operation. The dam's earth structure, buttress core, and lack of spillway highlight the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity.
Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, its historical significance and impact on the local ecosystem make it a valuable asset for the community. As climate change continues to affect water resources, the Felton Upper Lake Dam stands as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices and the need for continued monitoring and upkeep to protect this essential resource 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 Felton Upper 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 | → |
| Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Felton Upper 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 Upper Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Felton Upper Lake Dam
Where does the data for Felton Upper 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 Upper Lake Dam.