Lcra Dam Bay City Dam dam
Lcra Dam Bay City Dam
The LCRA Dam Bay City Dam, located in Matagorda, Texas, along the Colorado River, was completed in 1963 for the primary purpose of irrigation. The dam, standing at 13 feet in height and with a length of 230 feet, serves as an essential water resource for the region, with a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. Despite being designated as a non-spillway dam, it plays a crucial role in managing water flow and supply for agricultural needs in the area.
With a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", the LCRA Dam Bay City Dam is closely monitored by regulatory agencies such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). While the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are not currently available, the structure's integrity and safety are regularly inspected and maintained. Although lacking spillway features, the dam's design, attributed to Brown and Root Inc and LCRA, incorporates buttress elements to support its hydraulic and structural height.
As a vital component of the local water infrastructure, the LCRA Dam Bay City Dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of evolving climate conditions. Enthusiasts and stakeholders interested in water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the strategic role that this dam plays in ensuring a reliable water supply for irrigation and other essential purposes in the region.
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 Lcra Dam Bay City Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rv Nr Bay City | 2,310 cfs | → |
| Tres Palacios Rv Nr Midfield | 178 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Wadsworth | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Wharton | 529 cfs | → |
| San Bernard Rv Nr Boling | 292 cfs | → |
| E Mustang Ck Nr Louise | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lcra Dam Bay City Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market Road 521 Matagorda County
- Carl Park
- Farm Road 2853 South, Palacios
- South Bay Marina
- River Trail Matagorda County
- Sergeant Joe Parks, Jr. Memorial Highway, Bay City
Track Lcra Dam Bay City 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 Lcra Dam Bay City Dam
Where does the data for Lcra Dam Bay City 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 Lcra Dam Bay City Dam.