Pawelek Lake No 2 Dam dam
Pawelek Lake No 2 Dam
Pawelek Lake No 2 Dam, located in Panna Maria, Texas, was completed in 1957 by the USDA NRCS and stands at a height of 17 feet. The primary purpose of this earth dam is for fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond, with a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. While the dam is not state-regulated, it does undergo regular inspections and permitting by the state, ensuring its structural integrity and safety.
With a surface area of 13 acres, Pawelek Lake No 2 Dam serves as a valuable resource for the local community, providing recreational opportunities and water storage for various purposes. Despite being classified as having a high risk potential, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, suggesting the need for further evaluation and risk management measures. With no spillway and minimal associated structures, the dam's function as a water resource and fire protection asset highlights its importance in the area.
As part of the Fort Worth District, the dam contributes to the overall water management efforts in the region. While its hazard potential and risk assessment raise concerns, the presence of outlet gates and state-mandated inspections showcase a commitment to maintaining its functionality and safety. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pawelek Lake No 2 Dam represents a unique intersection of human engineering and natural resource management in the Texas landscape.
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 Pawelek Lake No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cibolo Ck Nr Falls City | 109 cfs | → |
| Ecleto Ck Nr Runge | 11 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Falls City | 200 cfs | → |
| Escondido Ck At Kenedy | 14 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Floresville | 793 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv At Sh 72 Nr Runge | 1,020 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pawelek Lake No 2 Dam.
Fishing spots
Track Pawelek Lake No 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pawelek Lake No 2 Dam
Where does the data for Pawelek Lake No 2 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 Pawelek Lake No 2 Dam.