Lutringer Gss dam
Lutringer Gss
Lutringer Gss is a privately owned earth dam located in Fayette, Texas, with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at 26 feet high and stretches 484 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. The dam sits on Smalley Creek, within the Fort Worth District, and is not regulated by the state, but does require permitting and inspection.
Despite its recreational function, Lutringer Gss poses a high risk, with a hazard potential and risk assessment rating of 2 out of 3. The condition of the dam is not currently rated, and there is no available information on emergency action plans or risk management measures in place. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate, with no associated locks for navigation.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the infrastructure of Lutringer Gss will find a wealth of data to analyze and discuss. The dam's location, design, and storage capacity provide valuable insight into the management of water resources in the area. The high-risk assessment underscores the importance of monitoring and maintaining dams to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
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 Lutringer Gss -- 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 | → |
| Redgate Ck Nr Columbus | 1 cfs | → |
| Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 17 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Columbus | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Bastrop | 550 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lutringer Gss.
Boat launches
- West Highway 71 Business 737-971, La Grange
- Park Prairie Road 1298, Fayetteville
- Highway 159 4705, Fayetteville
- Prairie Valley Road 1517, West Point
- Thousand Trails Lane 1062, Columbus
- Fm 180 Road, Ledbetter
Campgrounds
- Park Prarie - Lake Fayette
- Bluff Creek Ranch
- Oak Thicket Park - Fayette Lake
- Town Square - Fayetteville
- Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park
- Buescher State Park
Fishing spots
Track Lutringer Gss in the Snoflo app
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About Lutringer Gss
Where does the data for Lutringer Gss 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
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