Clear Lake Pines Dam 4 dam
Clear Lake Pines Dam 4
Clear Lake Pines Dam 4, located in Fayette, Texas, was completed in 1965 and serves as a private recreational facility along the TR-Blair Branch river or stream. This earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 375 feet, providing a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet for water enthusiasts to enjoy. Despite being classified as having a high risk potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks certain safety features such as spillways.
Although not regulated by the state, Clear Lake Pines Dam 4 is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements, ensuring that safety standards are met for recreational activities. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, with no associated structures and a limited drainage area. It is owned by a private entity and does not receive federal funding or oversight. The last recorded inspection was conducted in 1974, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and risk management measures for this water resource.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Clear Lake Pines Dam 4 offers a unique opportunity to explore a privately owned recreational facility in Texas. With its picturesque location and historical significance, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between water management and recreational activities. As discussions around dam safety and risk assessment continue to evolve, it is crucial for stakeholders to prioritize the maintenance and upkeep of structures like Clear Lake Pines Dam 4 to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all who visit.
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 Clear Lake Pines Dam 4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rv Abv La Grange | 113 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Smithville | 485 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Bastrop | 550 cfs | → |
| Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 17 cfs | → |
| Peach Creek At Hwy 90 Nr Waelder | · | → |
| Redgate Ck Nr Columbus | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clear Lake Pines Dam 4.
Boat launches
- Prairie Valley Road 1517, West Point
- West Highway 71 Business 737-971, La Grange
- Park Prairie Road 1298, Fayetteville
- Highway 159 4705, Fayetteville
- Riverside Drive 375, Bastrop
Campgrounds
- Bluff Creek Ranch
- Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park
- Park Prarie - Lake Fayette
- Buescher State Park
- Oak Thicket Park - Fayette Lake
- Town Square - Fayetteville
Fishing spots
Track Clear Lake Pines Dam 4 in the Snoflo app
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About Clear Lake Pines Dam 4
Where does the data for Clear Lake Pines Dam 4 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 Clear Lake Pines Dam 4.