Droemer Lake Dam dam
Droemer Lake Dam
Droemer Lake Dam, located in Bastrop, Texas, is a privately-owned structure designed by Holligan Engineering. Built in 1948 for irrigation purposes, the earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans a length of 1735 feet. With a storage capacity of 764 acre-feet and a surface area of 50 acres, the dam serves a vital role in providing water for irrigation and other uses in the area.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Droemer Lake Dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. The dam overlooks the TR-Gravelly Creek and has a maximum discharge capacity of 2826 cubic feet per second. Despite being rated as 'not available' in terms of hazard potential and 'not rated' in condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure its safety and longevity.
As a significant water resource structure in the region, Droemer Lake Dam provides essential water storage for irrigation, fire protection, and recreational activities. The dam's association with the Galveston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers underscores its importance in water management and conservation efforts. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Droemer Lake Dam a fascinating example of human engineering and its impact on the local ecosystem.
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 Droemer Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rv At Smithville | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv At Bastrop | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Abv La Grange | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 11 cfs | → |
| E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box | 316 cfs | → |
| Peach Creek At Hwy 90 Nr Waelder | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Droemer Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Riverside Drive 375, Bastrop
- Carter Street 1900, Bastrop
- Prairie Valley Road 1517, West Point
- Farm To Market 969 1115, Bastrop
- Hyatt Lost Pines Road 575, Cedar Creek
Campgrounds
- Buescher State Park
- Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park
- Bastrop State Park
- South Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
- North Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
- Bluff Creek Ranch
Track Droemer Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Droemer Lake Dam
Where does the data for Droemer 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 Droemer Lake Dam.