Victor Braunig Dam dam
Victor Braunig Dam
Victor Braunig Dam, located in Bexar County, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by BROWN AND ROOT INC. Completed in 1963, this Earth-type dam serves multiple purposes including hydroelectric power generation, recreation, and water storage. With a height of 76 feet and a length of 9638 feet, it impounds the waters of ARROYO SECO, offering a surface area of 1350 acres for various activities.
The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 32,324 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 26,500 acre-feet, making it a crucial water resource for the region. The controlled spillway, with a width of 74 feet, helps manage excess water flow during periods of high discharge. The dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, and it undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity.
Victor Braunig Dam plays a vital role in water management and power generation, contributing to the state's hydroelectric capabilities. With its impressive design and capabilities, the dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence and the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate challenges.
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 Victor Braunig Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Rv Nr Elmendorf | 1,540 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Victor Braunig Lk Nr Elmendorftx | 458 cfs | → |
| Medina Rv At San Antonio | 534 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv At Loop 410 At San Antonio | 174 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Loop 13 At San Antonio | 35 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv At Mitchell St | 80 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Victor Braunig Dam.
Boat launches
- Ih 37 Bridge. San Antonio River Access.
- Calaveras Park; Calaveras Lake.
- Woodlawn Lake Trail San Antonio
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Victor Braunig 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 Victor Braunig Dam
Where does the data for Victor Braunig 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 Victor Braunig Dam.