Brewington Creek Ranch Dam dam
Brewington Creek Ranch Dam
Located in Bandera, Texas, the Brewington Creek Ranch Dam is a private earth dam completed in 1964 for recreational purposes along Brewington Creek. Standing at a height of 37.2 feet with a length of 380 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 243 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 8,585 cubic feet per second. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for water management.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, the Brewington Creek Ranch Dam poses a moderate risk level and has not been rated for its condition. The dam's hazard potential and emergency preparedness are not available, and the last inspection was conducted in August 2015. With its picturesque setting and recreational opportunities, this dam serves as a local attraction in Medina, Texas, offering visitors a chance to enjoy the beauty of Brewington Creek and its surrounding area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the infrastructure of Brewington Creek Ranch Dam, they can appreciate its design by an unknown original designer and its rock foundation. With a focus on recreation, this dam provides a serene environment for outdoor activities while also serving as a vital part of the local ecosystem. While its risk level is moderate, continued monitoring and maintenance are crucial to ensure the safety and functionality of this historic dam for future generations to enjoy.
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 Brewington Creek Ranch Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Fk Guadalupe Rv Nr Hunt | 11 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Hunt | 26 cfs | → |
| Johnson Ck Nr Ingram | 16 cfs | → |
| Sabinal Rv Bl Mill Ck Nr Vanderpool | 0 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv Abv Bear Ck At Kerrville | 40 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Kerrville | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brewington Creek Ranch Dam.
Track Brewington Creek Ranch 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 Brewington Creek Ranch Dam
Where does the data for Brewington Creek Ranch 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 Brewington Creek Ranch Dam.