Carr Lake Dam dam
Carr Lake Dam
Carr Lake Dam, located in Grimes County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1951 for the primary purpose of irrigation. Standing at a height of 25 feet and stretching over 1900 feet in length, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 1650 acre-feet of water with a normal storage level of 802 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Bull Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Despite being last inspected in 1982, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating and has not been rated for its current condition. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 156 feet, and the dam features three uncontrolled outlet gates. The hazard potential of the dam is classified as "Not Available" and it has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) as of now. The risk management measures for Carr Lake Dam are not specified in the available data.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Carr Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned irrigation dam in Texas. With its historic construction in 1951 and ongoing regulation by the TCEQ, the dam's moderate risk assessment rating and lack of recent inspections raise questions about its current condition and safety measures. Further research and monitoring may be needed to ensure the continued stability and functionality of this important water resource infrastructure.
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 Carr Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Ck Main At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Trib A At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv At Sh 21 Nr Bryan | 7,190 cfs | → |
| Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville | 82 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carr Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Gibbons Creek Reservoir
- Navasota Rv Park
- Camp Site At The End Of Trail. Only Possible Camping On Trail
- Kelly's Pond Campground: (936) 344-6205
- Kellys Pond Dispersed
- Kelly's Pond Campground
Fishing spots
Track Carr 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 Carr Lake Dam
Where does the data for Carr 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 Carr Lake Dam.