Hidden Forest Lake Dam dam
Hidden Forest Lake Dam
Hidden Forest Lake Dam, located in Montgomery, Texas, is a private dam situated on TR-CANEY CREEK, with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1966, this Earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17 feet. It spans 935 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 242 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 114 acre-feet.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 24 feet and is equipped with two uncontrolled and one valve outlet gates. Despite being last inspected in 2014, with a moderate risk assessment rating, its condition remains unrated. With state regulation under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and regular inspections, Hidden Forest Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational resource. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find this dam's design and operational details intriguing for understanding its role in water management and conservation efforts in the region.
Overall, Hidden Forest Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the careful balance between human recreation and environmental stewardship. As a privately owned structure in a picturesque location, it stands as a testament to the importance of responsible dam management in safeguarding water resources for both current and future generations. Its presence on TR-CANEY CREEK adds to the diverse landscape of water infrastructure in Texas, highlighting the intricate interplay between human needs and natural ecosystems.
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 Hidden Forest Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Ck Nr Dobbin | 4 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Bl Lk Conroe Nr Conroe | 100 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville | 0 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck At Sendera Ranch Rd Nr Conroe | 38 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Conroe | 93 cfs | → |
| Dry Ck At Fm 2978 | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hidden Forest Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Scotts Ridge Swim Area
- Conroe Boat Ramp 830
- Piney Shores Boat Ramp
- Edgewater Drive 32210, Montgomery County
- Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands
- Gibbon Creek Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Kelly's Pond Campground
- Kelly's Pond Campground: (936) 344-6205
- Kellys Pond Dispersed
- End Of The Road Spot
- Cagle Recreation Area: (936) 344-6205
- Cagle Rec Area
Fishing spots
Track Hidden Forest Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hidden Forest Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hidden Forest 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 Hidden Forest Lake Dam.