Galveston County Water Industrial Reservoir Dam dam
Galveston County Water Industrial Reservoir Dam
The Galveston County Water Industrial Reservoir Dam, located in La Marque, Texas, is a significant earth dam completed in 1949 with a height of 14 feet and a length of 25,281 feet. This dam serves multiple purposes including water supply, recreation, and other industrial uses, with a storage capacity of 11,368 acre-feet and a surface area of 812 acres. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and safety.
With a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 1,077 cubic feet per second, the Galveston County Water Industrial Reservoir Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Despite its age, the dam has been maintained well and continues to meet regulatory standards. The dam's location off Ch-Dickinson Bayou further highlights its importance in flood control and water management for the surrounding area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Galveston County Water Industrial Reservoir Dam stands as a testament to the engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship required to sustainably manage water infrastructure in Texas.
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 Galveston County Water Industrial Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Ck Nr Friendswood | 2,520 cfs | → |
| Berry Bayou At Nevada St | 196 cfs | → |
| Chocolate Bayou Nr Alvin | 52 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck At Mykawa St Nr Pearland | 209 cfs | → |
| Vince Bayou At Pasadena | 242 cfs | → |
| Goose Ck At Baytown | 182 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Galveston County Water Industrial Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Dickinson Bayou Boat Ramp
- Bayshore Park
- East Shore Drive 155, Clear Lake Shores
- Mckibben Lane League City
- Farm To Market Road 270 999, League City
- El Lago
Track Galveston County Water Industrial Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Galveston County Water Industrial Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Galveston County Water Industrial Reservoir 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 Galveston County Water Industrial Reservoir Dam.