Lake Meadow Dam dam
Lake Meadow Dam
Located in Guadalupe, Texas, Lake Meadow Dam is a state-owned structure built in 1930 with a primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation. Situated on the Guadalupe River, this earth dam stands at a height of 43.6 feet and has a length of 2550 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 243 acre-feet. The dam also serves recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 107 acres for outdoor activities.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Lake Meadow Dam has been deemed to be in fair condition as of the most recent assessment in April 2021. The dam features a spillway width of 741 feet and is equipped with two outlet gates for controlled and uncontrolled water release. With a drainage area of 1771 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control in the region.
Despite its age, Lake Meadow Dam continues to play a vital role in supporting the local ecosystem and providing renewable energy through hydroelectric power generation. With its scenic location and diverse functions, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Lake Meadow Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Rv At Fm 1117 Nr Seguin | 47 cfs | → |
| Cibolo Ck Nr Saint Hedwig | 23 cfs | → |
| Martinez Ck Nr Saint Hedwig | 17 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv At New Braunfels | 169 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv Abv Comal Rv At New Braunfels | 107 cfs | → |
| Dry Comal Ck At Loop 337 Nr New Braunfels | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Meadow Dam.
Boat launches
- Plant Road, Kingsbury
- U.S. 90, Luling
- Saint Joseph Street 839, Maxwell
- Stairtown Road 515, Luling
- State Park Road 17065-17099, Kingsbury
- Pecan Park Drive 442, San Marcos
Campgrounds
- Camp Huaco Springs
- Group Camping
- Palmetto State Park
- Leisure Resort On The San Marco River
- Calaveras Lake Park Dispersed
- Lockhart State Park
Fishing spots
Track Lake Meadow Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Meadow Dam
Where does the data for Lake Meadow 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 Lake Meadow Dam.