Prewitt Lake 3 Dam dam
Prewitt Lake 3 Dam
Prewitt Lake 3 Dam, located in Bell County, Texas, was completed in 1970 for the primary purpose of irrigation. Standing at a height of 18 feet, this earth dam with a buttress core spans 950 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 187 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-South Elm Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Texas state regulatory agency.
Although the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, it is considered to have a high risk potential. The inspection frequency and emergency preparedness plans for the dam are not available, but it is confirmed that there are no spillways or locks associated with the structure. Despite the lack of detailed information on the dam's current state, its historical significance in providing water resources for irrigation in the region is undeniable.
With its origins tied to the USDA NRCS and serving as a vital component of the local water infrastructure, Prewitt Lake 3 Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in sustaining agricultural practices in the area. As climate change continues to impact water availability, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Prewitt Lake 3 will be crucial in ensuring the continued viability of irrigation systems and the resilience of local communities in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Prewitt Lake 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,560 cfs | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 11 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Belton | 386 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 102 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Belton | 954 cfs | → |
| Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Prewitt Lake 3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Williamson County
- Simmons Road 4600, Belton
- Cedar Ridge Park, Temple
- Farm-To-Market Road 2305, Belton
- Westcliff Park, Belton
- Rogers Park Road 2256-2400, Belton
Campgrounds
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
- Wilson Fox - Granger Lake
- Willis Creek - Granger Lake
- Taylor - Granger Lake
- Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
Fishing spots
Track Prewitt Lake 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Prewitt Lake 3 Dam
Where does the data for Prewitt Lake 3 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 Prewitt Lake 3 Dam.