Adams Lake Dam dam
Adams Lake Dam
Adams Lake Dam, located in Harris County, Texas, is a private earth dam built in 1960 primarily for water supply purposes. Standing at a height of 19 feet and with a length of 1140 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. Situated on TR-SPRING CREEK, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its importance for water supply in the area, Adams Lake Dam poses a high risk (rated 2 out of 5) due to its condition assessment being not rated and the lack of available hazard potential information. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. Although the risk management measures and emergency action plans for the dam are not specified in the data, the dam's location and purpose highlight the critical role it plays in ensuring water availability and management in the region.
While Adams Lake Dam may not have a designated emergency action plan or detailed risk management measures, its vital contribution to water supply in Harris County, Texas, underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to prevent potential hazards. As a privately owned structure with state regulation and enforcement, the dam's risk assessment and condition evaluation are crucial aspects that require continuous attention to safeguard the surrounding communities and water resources. The presence of a high risk factor highlights the need for proactive measures to mitigate any potential threats and ensure the dam's longevity and reliability in managing water resources effectively.
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 Adams Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Ck At Katy-Hockley Rd Nr Hockley | 78 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Cypress | 19 cfs | → |
| Spring Ck Nr Tomball | 18 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Hempstead | 11,800 cfs | → |
| Cypress Ck At House-Hahl Rd Nr Cypress | 110 cfs | → |
| Dry Ck At Fm 2978 | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Adams Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 159 East 11980, Bellville
- Edgewater Drive 32210, Montgomery County
- Texas 105 20000, Navasota
- Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands
- Boat Launch The Woodlands
- Piney Shores Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Grizzly Pines - Gay Campground
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Loud - Barbarian Camping
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Quiet - Family Camping
- Spring Creek Park
- Navasota Rv Park
- Group Camping Area
Fishing spots
Track Adams 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 Adams Lake Dam
Where does the data for Adams 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 Adams Lake Dam.