Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam dam
Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam
Located in Harris, Texas, Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam stands as a testament to water resource management and climate resilience. Completed in 1970, this private earth dam spans 2500 feet with a height of 9 feet, providing a storage capacity of 225 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is in good condition and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring its safety and functionality.
The dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is situated off CH-Langham Creek, contributing to flood control and water supply management in the region. With a high hazard potential rating and a risk assessment of "High (2)", the dam is equipped with outlet gates and has no spillway, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness measures. The surrounding area covers 25 acres, with no drainage area listed, highlighting the crucial role of this structure in mitigating potential water-related risks in the region.
Managed by a private owner, Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam underscores the intricate balance between human intervention and natural water systems. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like this serve as vital components in safeguarding communities against flooding and ensuring sustainable water management practices. With its strategic location and regulatory oversight, the dam stands as a critical asset in the ongoing efforts to adapt to a changing climate and protect water resources for 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 Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Ck At House-Hahl Rd Nr Cypress | 371 cfs | → |
| Cypress Ck At Katy-Hockley Rd Nr Hockley | 53 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Cypress | 110 cfs | → |
| Langham Ck At W Little York Rd Nr Addicks | 285 cfs | → |
| Bear Ck Nr Barker | 230 cfs | → |
| S Mayde Ck At Heathergold Dr Nr Addicks | 580 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Edgewater Drive 32210, Montgomery County
- Woodway Drive Houston
- Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands
- Boat Launch The Woodlands
- Meadowlark Lane 1105, Sugar Land
- Highway 159 East 11980, Bellville
Track Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam
Where does the data for Cypress Farms Lake No 1 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 Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam.