Coleman Lake Dam dam
Coleman Lake Dam
Coleman Lake Dam, located in Borden, Texas, was completed in 1971 and stands at a height of 27 feet, serving primarily for recreational purposes. The dam, constructed as an earth type with a buttress core, spans a length of 460 feet and has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Situated on Salt Creek, the dam offers a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities while admiring the picturesque surroundings.
Despite its non-regulated status and lack of a spillway, Coleman Lake Dam poses a high risk due to its condition assessment being marked as "Not Rated." With no designated emergency action plan or updated contact information, the dam's hazard potential remains uncertain. Although the risk is managed with preventative measures not disclosed, the dam's insufficient risk assessment and high hazard potential raise concerns for its safety and the surrounding community in the event of an emergency.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Coleman Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in the realm of dam safety and management. Its unique design features, recreational purpose, and high-risk profile underscore the importance of regular inspection, maintenance, and emergency preparedness for dams in similar conditions. As efforts to address its risk management measures continue, the dam serves as a focal point for discussions on balancing recreational benefits with safety considerations in water infrastructure projects.
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 Coleman Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rv Nr Gail | · | → |
| Dmf Brazos Rv At Justiceburg | · | → |
| Deep Ck Nr Dunn | · | → |
| Colorado Rv At Colorado City | 0 cfs | → |
| Beals Ck Nr Westbrook | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coleman Lake Dam.
Track Coleman 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 Coleman Lake Dam
Where does the data for Coleman 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 Coleman Lake Dam.