Falcon Chiquita Lake Dam dam
Falcon Chiquita Lake Dam
Located in Kleberg, Texas, Falcon Chiquita Lake Dam stands as a vital earth dam completed in 1952, serving a primary purpose as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a height of 16 feet and a length of 3600 feet, this dam boasts a storage capacity of 1150 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond maintenance. Despite its age, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality.
This dam, situated on Salado Creek, plays a crucial role in supporting local wildlife and maintaining ecological balance in the region. It serves as a sanctuary for various species of fish and wildlife, contributing to the conservation efforts in the area. With a high hazard potential rating of 2, the Falcon Chiquita Lake Dam is closely monitored for any potential risks and efficiently managed to mitigate any emergencies. Although lacking a spillway, the dam's design and operational protocols adhere to regulatory standards, ensuring the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
As a privately-owned structure, Falcon Chiquita Lake Dam remains dedicated to its fish and wildlife preservation objectives. With no associated federal agencies directly involved in its ownership or funding, the dam continues to fulfill its role as a vital resource for the local ecosystem. Its historical significance and ongoing maintenance efforts highlight the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding our natural habitats 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 Falcon Chiquita Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tranquitas Ck At Kingsville | 33 cfs | → |
| Los Olmos Ck Nr Falfurrias | · | → |
| Petronila Ck At Fm 665 Nr Driscoll | 1 cfs | → |
| San Fernando Ck At Alice | 5 cfs | → |
| Oso Ck At Corpus Christi | 9 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv At Calallen | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Falcon Chiquita Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Falcon Chiquita Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Falcon Chiquita Lake Dam
Where does the data for Falcon Chiquita 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 Falcon Chiquita Lake Dam.