Leisure Lake Dam dam
Leisure Lake Dam
Leisure Lake Dam, located in Brazos County, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1964. This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches 1220 feet across Thompsons Creek, serving primarily for flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 322 acre-feet, the dam also offers recreational opportunities on Leisure Lake, covering an area of 20 acres.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Leisure Lake Dam has a state-regulated status with regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's spillway, with a width of 23 feet, is uncontrolled and equipped with three outlets. Despite being assessed as in fair condition as of August 2017, the hazard potential of the dam is classified as not available, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the role of Leisure Lake Dam in mitigating flood risks and providing a recreational oasis in the heart of Brazos County. As a key infrastructure project in the region, the dam's design by the USDA NRCS and state regulation by TCEQ underscore a commitment to water safety and environmental stewardship. With its scenic surroundings and crucial flood protection measures, Leisure Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water management, recreation, and community resilience 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 Leisure Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Ck Main At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Trib A At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv At Sh 21 Nr Bryan | 5,670 cfs | → |
| Davidson Ck Nr Lyons | 12 cfs | → |
| Little Brazos Rv At Fm 485 Nr Hearne | 560 cfs | → |
| Yegua Ck Nr Somerville | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leisure Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- P4-746, Bryan
- Farm To Market 50 13508-13698, Brenham
- Gibbon Creek Boat Ramp
- Burleson County
- Lake Drive, Somerville
- North Overlook Park Drive 12870-12872, Brenham
Campgrounds
- Gibbons Creek Reservoir
- Welch Park - Somerville
- Big Creek Park And Marina Dispersed
- Overlook - Lake Somerville
- 82
- 81
Fishing spots
Track Leisure Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Leisure Lake Dam
Where does the data for Leisure 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 Leisure Lake Dam.