Lake Wayne Dam dam
Lake Wayne Dam
Lake Wayne Dam, located in Grimes, Texas, is a private dam constructed in 1955 by Wilkinson Eng Corp. With a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and stretches 1315 feet in length, containing a storage capacity of 585 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity.
Situated on TR-ROCKY CREEK, the Lake Wayne Dam serves as a vital resource for water storage, recreation, and wildlife support. With a normal storage capacity of 270 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1100 cubic feet per second, the dam provides essential water management functions for the surrounding area. The spillway, located at the dam, is uncontrolled with a width of 83 feet, allowing for the safe release of excess water during heavy rainfall events.
Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, with a hazard potential that is not available, the Lake Wayne Dam continues to play a crucial role in the local ecosystem and water resource management. With its historical significance and ongoing importance for fire protection and recreational activities, the dam remains a symbol of resilience and sustainability in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Lake Wayne 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 | → |
| 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 | → |
| Lake Ck Nr Dobbin | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Wayne Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Gibbons Creek Reservoir
- Camp Site At The End Of Trail. Only Possible Camping On Trail
- Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area: (936) 344-6205
- Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area
- Stubblefield Lake
- Kelly's Pond Campground: (936) 344-6205
Fishing spots
Track Lake Wayne Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Wayne Dam
Where does the data for Lake Wayne 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 Lake Wayne Dam.