Meadowlakes 1 Dam dam
Meadowlakes 1 Dam
Meadowlakes 1 Dam, located in Marble Falls, Texas, serves multiple purposes including irrigation, recreation, and water supply. Built in 1967 by Willis Environmental Engineering Inc, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans 400 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 121 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1.8 acres, effectively regulating the flow of the TR-BACKBONE CREEK.
Maintained by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam underwent structural modifications in 1978 to ensure its continued functionality. With a fair condition assessment as of June 2014, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and one outlet gate. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level of 3, prompting regular inspections every five years to monitor its performance and safety.
Despite its moderate risk level, Meadowlakes 1 Dam remains a vital component of the local water resource management system in Burnet County, Texas. With its strategic location and multifunctional design, this dam continues to play a crucial role in supporting irrigation, recreation, and water supply needs in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Meadowlakes 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Ck Nr Kingsland | 57 cfs | → |
| Pedernales Rv Nr Johnson City | 10 cfs | → |
| Llano Rv At Llano | 137 cfs | → |
| S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs | 8 cfs | → |
| Barton Ck At Sh 71 Nr Oak Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck At Lake Ck Pkwy Nr Austin | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meadowlakes 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Public Boat Ramp Marble Falls
- Buena Vista Drive 201, Marble Falls
- Camp Creek. Lake Travis
- Park Terrace 599, Sunrise Beach Village
- The Trails Parkway Horseshoe Bay
- Burnet County
Campgrounds
- Camp Creek - Lake Travis
- Shaffer Bend - Lake Travis
- Grelle - Lake Travis
- Grelle Recreation Area Dispersed Camping
- Turkey Bend - Lake Travis
- Comanche Camping Area
Fishing spots
Track Meadowlakes 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Meadowlakes 1 Dam
Where does the data for Meadowlakes 1 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 Meadowlakes 1 Dam.