Chapman Ranch Lake Dam dam
Chapman Ranch Lake Dam
Chapman Ranch Lake Dam in Nueces, Texas, is a private earth dam completed in 1970 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. It stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 380 acre-feet. Located on the TR-Petronila Creek, the dam has a spillway width of 0 and no associated locks.
Despite being constructed almost 50 years ago, the dam has not undergone any significant modifications or assessments in recent years. The last inspection was conducted in January 1973, and its condition is currently listed as "Not Rated." The hazard potential is marked as "Not Available," but the risk assessment rates it as "High (2)."
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Chapman Ranch Lake Dam intriguing due to its unique design and purpose. With a focus on fish and wildlife preservation, this dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities while also serving as a potential risk factor due to its high-risk assessment. Further research and monitoring may be necessary to ensure the safety and longevity of this important water resource infrastructure.
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 Chapman Ranch Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Petronila Ck At Fm 665 Nr Driscoll | 0 cfs | → |
| Oso Ck At Corpus Christi | 2 cfs | → |
| Tranquitas Ck At Kingsville | 1 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv At Calallen | · | → |
| Rincon Bayou Channel Nr Calallen | 1 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv At Bluntzer | 24 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chapman Ranch Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market Road 628 Exd 644, Riviera
- Joe Fulton Corridor Nueces County
- Whitecap Boulevard 13630, Corpus Christi
- 1145 South, Riviera
- Boomer Street Nueces County
- Figueroa Street Calallen
Track Chapman Ranch Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chapman Ranch Lake Dam
Where does the data for Chapman Ranch 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 Chapman Ranch Lake Dam.