Cundiff Lake Dam dam
Cundiff Lake Dam
Cundiff Lake Dam, located in Leon County, Texas, was completed in 1970 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and providing a small fish pond for stock. The dam is a 23-foot high earth structure with a length of 750 feet and a storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. It is situated on Whites Branch, a tributary of the Trinity River, in the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Cundiff Lake Dam has a high hazard potential and is classified as having a risk assessment of "High (2)". The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. The condition assessment of the dam is not rated, indicating a potential need for further evaluation and maintenance. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not available, underscoring the importance of ongoing monitoring and preparedness for potential hazards.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change will find Cundiff Lake Dam an interesting case study, highlighting the complexities of dam ownership, regulation, and risk assessment in the context of water management and environmental stewardship. The dam's location in a rural area with limited drainage area underscores the importance of maintaining infrastructure to protect against potential flooding and ensure water security for surrounding communities. The unique design and purpose of the dam make it a valuable asset for local fire protection and wildlife conservation efforts, while also raising important questions about the sustainability and resilience of such structures in the face of changing climate 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 Cundiff Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv Nr Crockett | 4,520 cfs | → |
| Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood | 39 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Nr Easterly | 101 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood | 3,220 cfs | → |
| Big Ck Nr Freestone | 10 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan | 371 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cundiff Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Cundiff Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cundiff Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cundiff 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 Cundiff Lake Dam.