Schumacher Lake Dam dam
Schumacher Lake Dam
Schumacher Lake Dam, located in Burleson, Texas, is a private-owned structure completed in 1950 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 16 feet and spans 800 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Despite being a significant water resource in the area, the dam does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state, presenting a high risk level.
The dam, constructed with earth and buttress core types, overlooks the TR-DAVIDSON CREEK and serves as a popular recreational spot for water and climate enthusiasts. With a surface area of 7 acres, the reservoir offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities. However, its lack of regulatory oversight and unknown hazard potential raise concerns for its long-term safety and maintenance.
As an important water resource in the region, Schumacher Lake Dam requires close monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety of both the structure and the surrounding community. With its scenic location and recreational amenities, the dam remains a valuable asset for residents and visitors alike, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climates.
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 Schumacher Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson Ck Nr Lyons | 56 cfs | → |
| E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 316 cfs | → |
| Yegua Ck Nr Somerville | 0 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv At Sh 21 Nr Bryan | 7,110 cfs | → |
| Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 11 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Trib A At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schumacher Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Drive, Somerville
- Ripple Creek Lane, Somerville
- Burleson County
- State Park Road 57, Somerville
- Iron Bridge Road 9251, Burton
- Fm 180 Road, Ledbetter
Campgrounds
- Big Creek Park And Marina Dispersed
- Welch Park - Somerville
- Birch Creek - Lake Somerville State Park
- 18
- 17
- 19
Fishing spots
Track Schumacher Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Schumacher Lake Dam
Where does the data for Schumacher 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 Schumacher Lake Dam.