Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam dam
Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam
Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam, located in Gillespie County, Texas, is a gravity dam that was completed in 1968 by designer Frank T Drought. This dam, which stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 180 feet in length, serves primarily for recreational purposes along Live Oak Creek. The dam has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Despite its age, Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in 1975. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. Its hazard potential is listed as "Not Available" and it carries a high risk rating of 2. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of any federal agency and is maintained by the local government. With its scenic location and role in providing recreational opportunities, this dam serves as a key feature in the water resource management of the area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the historical and recreational significance of Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam, which stands as a testament to the engineering achievements of its time. The dam's presence along Live Oak Creek adds both aesthetic value and practical utility to the surrounding landscape. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding and monitoring the condition of dams like Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam will be crucial in ensuring their safety and efficacy 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 Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Rv Nr Fredericksburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Comfort | 36 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Kerrville | 17 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv Abv Bear Ck At Kerrville | 40 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv Nr Center Point | 42 cfs | → |
| Johnson Ck Nr Ingram | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam.
Track Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam
Where does the data for Lady Bird Johnson Park 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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