Duck Lake Dam dam
Duck Lake Dam
Duck Lake Dam, located in Brazoria, Texas, is a private earth dam with a structural height of 7 feet and a length of 17,000 feet. Built in 1938 by BAKER AND WACHTSTETTER, the dam serves multiple purposes and has a storage capacity of 5,833 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite being rated as having a high risk potential, Duck Lake Dam has not been assessed for its condition and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. The risk management measures for the dam are not specified, and there is limited information available on its hazard potential and risk assessment. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and advocate for the safety and maintenance of Duck Lake Dam to prevent potential hazards and ensure its long-term sustainability.
As a significant structure in the region, Duck Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding areas from flooding. With its location near the Chocolate Bayou, the dam contributes to the overall water management system in the area. It is important for stakeholders and authorities to prioritize the maintenance and monitoring of Duck Lake Dam to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the local environment and communities that depend on its functionality.
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 Duck Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Bayou Nr Alvin | 18 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Friendswood | 2,930 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Rosharon | 7,390 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck At Mykawa St Nr Pearland | 11 cfs | → |
| Berry Bayou At Nevada St | 4 cfs | → |
| Sims Bayou At Hiram Clarke St | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Duck Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hall's Bayou Public Boat Ramp
- Grand Parkway Sugar Land
- Baywater Drive 26614, Galveston
- San Luis Pass Road 23227, Galveston
- Ainsworth, Freeport
- Park Road 66, Galveston
Track Duck Lake 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 Duck Lake Dam
Where does the data for Duck 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 Duck Lake Dam.