Reeves Lake Dam dam
Reeves Lake Dam
Reeves Lake Dam in Hays, Texas, is a privately owned structure built in 1962 primarily for recreation purposes. The dam, standing at 20 feet in height and 350 feet in length, holds a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and covers an area of 12 acres. Situated on the Millseat Branch, it serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities and water-based recreation.
Despite its recreational significance, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," with a high hazard potential. The absence of a spillway and limited information on its maintenance and inspection history raises concerns about its safety and operational efficiency. With no designated regulatory agency overseeing its management, the risk associated with Reeves Lake Dam underscores the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and ecosystem.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the resilience of structures like Reeves Lake Dam becomes crucial in mitigating flood risks and maintaining water availability for recreational and environmental purposes. The dam's location in the Galveston District underscores the need for proactive measures to address potential hazards and adapt to changing hydrological conditions in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to advocate for sustainable management practices and investment in infrastructure to safeguard against the uncertainties posed by a changing climate.
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 Reeves Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blanco Rv At Fischer Store Rd Nr Fischer | 9 cfs | → |
| Onion Ck Nr Driftwood | 0 cfs | → |
| Pedernales Rv Nr Johnson City | 7 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv At Wimberley | 3 cfs | → |
| Bear Ck Bl Fm 1826 Nr Driftwood | 2 cfs | → |
| Bear Ck At Spillar Ranch Rd Nr Manchaca | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reeves Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 281 Blanco County
- Wayne Smith Dam, Blanco
- South Quinlan Park Road 1501, Austin
- Old Hancock Road. Canyon Lake.
- Gloster Bend. Lake Travis
- Pace Bend. Tatum Cove. Lake Travis
Campgrounds
- Flat Creek Crossing Ranch
- Pedernales Falls State Park
- Blanco State Park
- Grelle - Lake Travis
- Grelle Recreation Area Dispersed Camping
- Potters Creek - Canyon Lake
Fishing spots
Track Reeves Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Reeves Lake Dam
Where does the data for Reeves 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 Reeves Lake Dam.