Walker Lake No 2 Dam dam
Walker Lake No 2 Dam
Walker Lake No 2 Dam, located in Madison County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1963 for the primary purpose of water supply. Standing at a height of 17 feet and with a length of 935 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 68 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition and is not regulated by the state, indicating potential risks associated with its operation.
The dam, situated on the TR-Mustang Creek, does not have a spillway and features a buttress core type with an outlet gate. With a high hazard potential rating of 2, the dam poses a significant risk in the event of a failure, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. Although the dam's risk assessment is marked as "High," there is currently no data available regarding risk management measures or emergency action plans in place.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Walker Lake No 2 Dam serves as a point of interest due to its historical significance and the potential environmental impact it could have in the region. The dam's location in a rural area without state jurisdiction raises questions about its long-term sustainability and the need for comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies. As water supply remains a critical resource, understanding the condition and risks associated with dams like Walker Lake No 2 is essential for ensuring the safety and security of communities that rely on them for water storage and management.
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 Walker Lake No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville | 45 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan | 770 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Nr Easterly | 49 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Crockett | 12,100 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville | 0 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Main At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walker Lake No 2 Dam.
Fishing spots
Track Walker Lake No 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Walker Lake No 2 Dam
Where does the data for Walker Lake No 2 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 Walker Lake No 2 Dam.