Lake Lorraine Dam dam
Lake Lorraine Dam
Lake Lorraine Dam, located in Montgomery, Texas, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene escape for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. With a height of 22 feet and a length of 900 feet, the dam creates a reservoir that can hold up to 196 acre-feet of water, providing essential storage for the surrounding community.
Managed by private owners and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Lake Lorraine Dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply for the region. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a spillway in place to manage excess water flow during periods of heavy rainfall, with a maximum discharge capacity of 3800 cubic feet per second. The dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate hazard potential, underscoring the importance of ongoing inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
As a focal point for outdoor recreation and water conservation, Lake Lorraine Dam represents a harmonious blend of human ingenuity and natural beauty. With its peaceful surroundings and vital function in water management, the dam serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between water resources, climate considerations, and sustainable development. Whether for leisurely activities or essential water storage, Lake Lorraine Dam stands as a beacon of resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Lake Lorraine Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Bl Lk Conroe Nr Conroe | 100 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck Nr Dobbin | 3 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck At Sendera Ranch Rd Nr Conroe | 29 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Conroe | 75 cfs | → |
| Dry Ck At Fm 2978 | 2 cfs | → |
| Spring Ck At Kuykendahl Rd | 200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Lorraine Dam.
Boat launches
- Conroe Boat Ramp 830
- Piney Shores Boat Ramp
- Scotts Ridge Swim Area
- Edgewater Drive 32210, Montgomery County
- Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands
- Boat Launch The Woodlands
Track Lake Lorraine 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 Lake Lorraine Dam
Where does the data for Lake Lorraine 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 Lake Lorraine Dam.