Homer Brinson Lake Dam dam
Homer Brinson Lake Dam
Homer Brinson Lake Dam, located in Stonewall, Texas, was completed in 1965 and serves as a critical water supply source in the region. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 115 acre-feet. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam plays a pivotal role in water resource management and sustains a surface area of 12 acres.
Although not state-regulated, Homer Brinson Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections and permitting by the Texas state authorities. The dam, designed as an earth buttress structure, poses a high risk due to its condition assessment not being rated. The dam's hazard potential is not available, but the risk assessment classifies it as high. While the dam's emergency action plan is not prepared, the structure remains a crucial asset for water management in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Homer Brinson Lake Dam to be a fascinating engineering feat, given its strategic location and importance in water supply. Despite its risk potential and lack of certain safety measures, the dam stands as a testament to the vital role of infrastructure in managing water resources and ensuring resilience in the face of climate challenges. As efforts continue to monitor and improve the dam's safety, its significance in the region's water supply landscape remains undeniable.
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 Homer Brinson Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Fk Brazos Rv Nr Aspermont | 0 cfs | → |
| Dmf Brazos Rv Nr Aspermont | 2 cfs | → |
| Dmf Brazos Rv Nr Rule | 2 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv Nr Roby | 1 cfs | → |
| S Wichita Rv Nr Benjamin | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv Nr Noodle | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Homer Brinson Lake Dam.
Track Homer Brinson 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 Homer Brinson Lake Dam
Where does the data for Homer Brinson 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 Homer Brinson Lake Dam.