Carmona Lake Dam dam
Carmona Lake Dam
Carmona Lake Dam, located in Polk, Texas, is a private earth dam built in 1955 for recreational purposes. Standing at 18 feet tall and 960 feet long, this dam controls a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, providing a serene 13-acre surface area for water enthusiasts to enjoy. Situated on TR-ROCKY CREEK, this dam not only serves as a picturesque spot but also plays a crucial role in maintaining the local ecosystem.
Despite its age, Carmona Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition, posing a high risk in case of any potential hazards. The dam boasts no spillway and one outlet gate, emphasizing the need for regular inspection and maintenance to ensure the safety of its structure and surrounding areas. With its hazard potential marked as "Not Available," it is imperative for governing agencies to prioritize proper risk management measures for this significant water resource.
While Carmona Lake Dam may be a hidden gem for recreation in Texas, its risk assessment highlights the importance of proactive measures to safeguard its integrity and the environment it serves. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the preservation of dams like Carmona Lake becomes increasingly crucial in ensuring a sustainable future for water enthusiasts and wildlife 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 Carmona Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo Ck At Onalaska | 383 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Diboll | 756 cfs | → |
| Long King Ck At Livingston | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Goodrich | 8,590 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Rockland | 2,420 cfs | → |
| Menard Ck Nr Rye | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carmona Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Cedar Point Boat Ramp
- Caney Creek Drive 401, Polk County
- San Jacinto County
- Harbor Point Boat Launch
- Fm 2457 4298, Polk County
Campgrounds
- Lake Livingston State Park
- Wolf Creek Park - Lake Livingston
- Alabama - Coushatta Lake Tombigbee
- Indian Village Campground
- Ratcliff Lake: (936) 655-2299
- Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
Fishing spots
- Ratcliff Lake
- Lake Raven
- Bouton Lake: (936) 897-1068
- Lake Nacogdoches
- Houston County Lake
- Sam Rayburn Lake
Paddle runs
- State Highway 7 To Us Highway 59
- Preserve Boundary Of The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Village Creek
- State Highway 21 To State Highwy 7
- Preserve Boundary In The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Trinity River
- Us Highway 59 To Us Highway 69
- Farm To Market Road 1375 To East Fork Of San Jacinto River
Track Carmona Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Carmona Lake Dam
Where does the data for Carmona 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 Carmona Lake Dam.