Temple City Lake Dam dam
Temple City Lake Dam
Temple City Lake Dam, located in Bell County, Texas, was completed in 1915 for the primary purpose of water supply. This buttress dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a length of 171 feet, providing a storage capacity of 480 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Leon River and falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Despite being last inspected in 1988, the dam's hazard potential is labeled as "Not Available" with a high risk assessment rating of 2. The condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation and potentially reinforcing measures to ensure its continued safety and functionality. With no spillway and only one outlet gate, the structure remains a crucial component for water resource management in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Temple City Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and maintenance. As a key water supply source in the area, the dam's condition and risk assessment highlight the importance of regular inspections and upkeep to prevent potential hazards and ensure the continued reliability of the water supply system. The dam's historical significance, dating back over a century, adds to its allure for those interested in the intersection of water management, engineering, and environmental conservation.
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 Temple City Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr Belton | 396 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 101 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Belton | 1,550 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Salado | 53 cfs | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Temple City Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Simmons Road 4600, Belton
- Westcliff Park, Belton
- Farm-To-Market Road 2305, Belton
- Denmans Lane, Belton
- Rogers Park Road 2256-2400, Belton
- Cedar Ridge Park, Temple
Campgrounds
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
- Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
- Dana Peak - Stillhouse Hollow Lake
- S3
- S1
Fishing spots
Track Temple City Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Temple City Lake Dam
Where does the data for Temple City 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 Temple City Lake Dam.