Reveille Peak Ranch Dam dam
Reveille Peak Ranch Dam
Reveille Peak Ranch Dam, located in Burnet, Texas, was completed in 1999 and serves as a private reservoir with a storage capacity of 266 acre-feet. This earth dam, standing at 32 feet in height and 370 feet in length, is primarily used for purposes other than flood control or hydroelectric power generation. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 65 feet, allowing for the release of excess water during periods of high inflow.
Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, with a hazard potential that is not available, Reveille Peak Ranch Dam has not been given a condition assessment rating. The dam underwent structural modifications in 2007, and is equipped with two uncontrolled outlet gates. The last inspection of the dam took place in August 2014, with the condition assessment date remaining unknown. While the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of state agencies for regulation or enforcement, it is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the unique design and purpose of Reveille Peak Ranch Dam intriguing, as it serves as a private water storage facility in a scenic location. The dam's contribution to water management in the region, along with its relatively low risk level and uncontrolled spillway system, offer a fascinating case study for those interested in the intersection of water infrastructure, climate resilience, and regulatory oversight.
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 Reveille Peak Ranch Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Ck Nr Kingsland | · | → |
| S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs | 5 cfs | → |
| Llano Rv At Llano | 27 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner | 49 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr San Saba | 108 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong | 73 cfs | → |
About Reveille Peak Ranch Dam
Where does the data for Reveille Peak Ranch 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 below 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.
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.