Hamilton City Lake Dam dam
Hamilton City Lake Dam
Hamilton City Lake Dam, located in Hamilton, Texas, stands as a vital water resource infrastructure designed for water supply purposes. Completed in 1923, this earth dam with a core type of buttress spans 940 feet in length and reaches a height of 45 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 1104 acre-feet. The dam overlooks Two Mile Creek and serves as a critical water source for the region, with a surface area of 81 acres and a drainage area of 12 square miles.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Hamilton City Lake Dam has undergone routine inspections, with the latest condition assessment in April 2021 revealing an unsatisfactory rating. Despite its moderate hazard potential, the dam continues to be an essential component of the water supply infrastructure in the area. With an uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plans are crucial aspects to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding community in case of unforeseen events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hamilton City Lake Dam serves as a notable structure that highlights the intersection of infrastructure, environmental management, and public safety in the realm of water resource management.
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 Hamilton City Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr Hamilton | 5 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 4 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv At Gatesville | 66 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 8 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv Nr Clifton | 24 cfs | → |
| Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hamilton City Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Comanche County
- R 6 Comanche County
- Farm-To-Market Road 2861 Comanche County
- Port Promontory Drive Comanche County
Campgrounds
- Hico City Park
- Meridian State Park
- Faunt Leroy City Park
- Sowell Creek - Proctor Lake
- Copperas Creek - Proctor Lake
- Dublin City Park
Fishing spots
Track Hamilton City Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hamilton City Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hamilton City 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 Hamilton City Lake Dam.