Romano Lake Dam dam
Romano Lake Dam
Located in Walker, Texas, Romano Lake Dam serves as a vital water supply structure in the region. Completed in 1969, this private-owned earth dam stands at 15 feet high and stretches 1700 feet long, with a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. Situated on Salty Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water for various purposes, including agricultural and municipal needs.
Despite its importance, Romano Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition and poses a high risk, according to hazard assessments. With no spillway and limited inspection data available, there is a need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety. The dam's primary purpose of water supply underscores the critical role it plays in sustaining water resources in the area, making it essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to advocate for proper management and conservation efforts to protect this valuable infrastructure.
As a key component in the water supply system, Romano Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper infrastructure management and risk assessment in ensuring the sustainability of water resources. With its location on Salty Creek and close proximity to surrounding communities, the dam's condition and maintenance are crucial factors in safeguarding water supply and mitigating potential hazards. Continued attention and investment in monitoring and upkeep are essential to preserving this vital resource for current and 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 Romano Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville | 82 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville | 1 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck Nr Dobbin | 10 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Main At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Trib A At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Romano Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Camp Site At The End Of Trail. Only Possible Camping On Trail
- Gibbons Creek Reservoir
- Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area
- Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area: (936) 344-6205
- Stubblefield Lake
- Kelly's Pond Campground: (936) 344-6205
Fishing spots
Track Romano Lake 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 Romano Lake Dam
Where does the data for Romano 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 Romano Lake Dam.