Pino Lake Dam dam
Pino Lake Dam
Pino Lake Dam, located in Comanche, Texas, was completed in 1968 and stands at a height of 33 feet. This private earth dam on the TR-Sabana River serves a primary purpose that is classified as 'Other', with a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled and measures 20 feet in width, while its surface area covers 22 acres within a drainage area of 3.2 square miles.
Despite being privately owned, Pino Lake Dam falls under state permitting and inspection regulations, with the state of Texas overseeing these aspects. The dam has not been rated for its current condition, but its hazard potential is listed as 'Not Available'. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC (Dam Safety Action Classification) of 3.
With a designer listed as 'NO DATA FOR ORIGINAL DESIGNER' and associated structures being none, Pino Lake Dam remains a significant feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area. Its historical and functional importance, coupled with its moderate risk level, underscores the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water management structure.
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 Pino Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 1 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 1 cfs | → |
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 8 cfs | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut | 436 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pino Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm-To-Market Road 2861 Comanche County
- Port Promontory Drive Comanche County
- Comanche County
- R 6 Comanche County
Campgrounds
- De Leon Community Park
- Dam - Leon Reservoir
- Promontory - Proctor Lake
- Copperas Creek - Proctor Lake
- Sowell Creek - Proctor Lake
- Weiser Community Park
Fishing spots
Track Pino Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pino Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pino 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 Pino Lake Dam.