Woodlawn Lake Dam dam
Woodlawn Lake Dam
Woodlawn Lake Dam, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a significant earth dam that was completed in 1889 and primarily serves as a recreational area for the community. The dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 1250 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 460 acre-feet of water. The dam is situated on Alazan Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
The dam underwent structural modifications in 1970 and hydraulic upgrades in 2008 to enhance its efficiency and safety measures. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 410 feet and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. The dam is classified as having a fair condition assessment and a moderate risk level, with inspection conducted every 5 years to ensure its integrity and functionality.
Woodlawn Lake Dam, managed by the local government, plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities and water resource management in the area. With its rich history and ongoing maintenance efforts, the dam remains a vital asset for the community and a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Woodlawn Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Pedro Ck At Furnish St | 22 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv At San Antonio | 31 cfs | → |
| Olmos Ck At Dresden Dr | 1 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv At Mitchell St | 20 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Loop 410 At San Antonio | · | → |
| Salado Ck At Blanco Rd. San Antonio | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woodlawn Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Woodlawn Lake Trail San Antonio
- Ih 37 Bridge. San Antonio River Access.
- Calaveras Park; Calaveras Lake.
- Paradise Canyon. Medina River Access.
- Pop's Place. Medina Lake.
- Nichols Landing. Guadalupe River Access
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Woodlawn Lake 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 Woodlawn Lake Dam
Where does the data for Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn Lake Dam.