Indian Dam dam
Indian Dam
Indian Dam, located in Burnet, Texas, was completed in 1951 and is primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. The dam, designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS, is an earth dam with a height of 34 feet and a length of 1150 feet, creating a storage capacity of 326 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 150 feet, and it has an outlet with one uncontrolled and one valve gate. However, its condition assessment in 2017 rated it as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential improvements. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, with a hazard potential that is not available, Indian Dam remains an important structure for the local community in terms of water resource management and recreational activities. The dam is situated on Beaver Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
With the potential to provide essential water resources for fire protection and support recreational activities, Indian Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure in Burnet, Texas. As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure resilience, the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of Indian Dam will be vital to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding area. Collaboration between private owners, regulatory agencies, and the local community will be essential in managing the dam effectively and adapting to 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 Indian Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Llano Rv At Llano | 3,700 cfs | → |
| S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs | 277 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr San Saba | 4,300 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner | 228 cfs | → |
| Sandy Ck Nr Kingsland | 501 cfs | → |
| San Saba Rv At San Saba | 2,150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Indian Dam.
Boat launches
- Burnet County Park North. Lake Buchanan.
- Cedar Point. Lake Buchanan.
- Eldorado Drive 1898, Llano County
- Colorado Bend State Park
- Blackrock Park. Buchanan Lake
- Kingsland Lions Park. Lake Lyndon B. Johnson
Campgrounds
- Canyon Of The Eagles Nature Park
- Cedar Point Rec Area
- Reveille Peak Ranch
- Black Rock Park
- 270
- Inks Lake State Park
Fishing spots
Track Indian Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Indian Dam
Where does the data for Indian 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 Indian Dam.