Dobbin Lake Dam dam
Dobbin Lake Dam
Dobbin Lake Dam in Montgomery, Texas, stands as a private water resource structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1968, this Earth-type dam rises 17 feet in height along the TR-LAKE CREEK river or stream. Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam's state-regulated status ensures ongoing inspection, permitting, and enforcement for safety and environmental compliance. With a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, Dobbin Lake Dam provides critical water resources for the surrounding area.
Despite its modest size and lack of spillway, Dobbin Lake Dam poses a high (2) risk potential according to hazard assessments, although the specific reasons are not explicitly detailed. The dam's condition remains unassessed and its emergency action plan (EAP) status is unknown, leaving potential gaps in preparedness for any unforeseen events. With no inundation maps prepared and limited information on risk management measures, there may be room for improvement in ensuring the dam's safety and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource demands.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts intrigued by the intersection of infrastructure, regulation, and environmental stewardship will find Dobbin Lake Dam a compelling case study. This private dam's role in providing recreational opportunities while also facing challenges in risk management and emergency preparedness highlights the complex dynamics at play in managing water resources in a changing climate. Further research and engagement with relevant agencies could shed light on the potential resilience of this structure and the broader implications for water management in the region.
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 Dobbin Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Ck Nr Dobbin | 31 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck At Sendera Ranch Rd Nr Conroe | 272 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Bl Lk Conroe Nr Conroe | 262 cfs | → |
| Dry Ck At Fm 2978 | 2 cfs | → |
| Spring Ck Nr Tomball | 12 cfs | → |
| Spring Ck At Kuykendahl Rd | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dobbin Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Edgewater Drive 32210, Montgomery County
- Scotts Ridge Swim Area
- Conroe Boat Ramp 830
- Piney Shores Boat Ramp
- Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands
- Boat Launch The Woodlands
Campgrounds
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Quiet - Family Camping
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Loud - Barbarian Camping
- Grizzly Pines - Gay Campground
- Kelly's Pond Campground
- Kelly's Pond Campground: (936) 344-6205
- Kellys Pond Dispersed
Fishing spots
Track Dobbin Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dobbin Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dobbin 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 Dobbin Lake Dam.