Juan G Benavides Lake Dam dam
Juan G Benavides Lake Dam
Juan G Benavides Lake Dam, located in Zapata, Texas, was completed in 1969 for the primary purpose of recreation. The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 14 feet and a length of 1125 feet. It serves as a vital water resource for the area, with a storage capacity of 207 acre-feet and a surface area of 27 acres. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, and it poses a high risk due to its hazard potential.
Owned privately, the dam is not regulated by the state and has no enforcement agency overseeing its operations. The surrounding area, including the TR-ARROYO MIGUEL stream, benefits from the recreational opportunities provided by the dam. Although lacking a spillway, the dam features one outlet gate for water release. The risk assessment for Juan G Benavides Lake Dam indicates a high level of risk, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and longevity.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Juan G Benavides Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure in Texas. Its historical significance, recreational value, and risk assessment make it a subject of interest for those interested in water management and environmental conservation. As discussions around climate change and water scarcity continue to evolve, the maintenance and management of dams like Juan G Benavides Lake Dam become increasingly important in ensuring the sustainability of water resources for future generations.
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 Juan G Benavides Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande At Ft Ringgold | 2,110 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Laredo | 1,760 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Juan G Benavides Lake Dam.
Track Juan G Benavides Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Juan G Benavides Lake Dam
Where does the data for Juan G Benavides 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.
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