Spring Lake Dam dam
Spring Lake Dam
Spring Lake Dam, located in Pleasant Grove, Texas, is a privately owned structure constructed in 1965 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 24 feet with a length of 750 feet, the earth dam holds a storage capacity of 575 acre-feet, primarily utilized for recreational activities. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Over the years, Spring Lake Dam has undergone modifications in 1987 for hydraulic purposes and in 2011 for structural improvements. The dam features one other controlled and two uncontrolled outlet gates, contributing to its overall functionality. Despite its fair condition assessment as of April 2021, the dam is considered to have a hazard potential that is not available, indicating the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety. With a history of collaborative design involving various engineering firms, Spring Lake Dam remains a vital water resource within the McDonald Creek watershed, providing both recreational enjoyment and essential regulatory oversight in the region.
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 Spring Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville | 0 cfs | → |
| Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville | 91 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Bl Lk Conroe Nr Conroe | 100 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck Nr Dobbin | 4 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck At Sendera Ranch Rd Nr Conroe | 38 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Conroe | 93 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spring Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Scotts Ridge Swim Area
- Riverside
- Conroe Boat Ramp 830
- Piney Shores Boat Ramp
- 190 Boat Launch 898, Point Blank
- Harbor Point Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Huntsville State Park
- Four Notch Hunter Camp
- Stubblefield Lake
- Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area
- Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area: (936) 344-6205
- Cagle Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Spring Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Spring Lake Dam
Where does the data for Spring 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 Spring Lake Dam.