Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam dam
Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam
Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam, located in Coke County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed for fire protection and as a source of water for stock or small fish ponds. Built in 1930, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 1000 feet. Despite its age, the dam is still in good condition and continues to serve its primary purpose effectively.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is located on the TR-Colorado River and falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas. With a maximum storage capacity of 285 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region. While it currently lacks a spillway, the dam has not been rated for its condition, posing a high risk in the event of any potential hazards.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam represents a historic piece of infrastructure that contributes to the local ecosystem and provides essential water resources for various purposes. Its location on the Colorado River and its role in fire protection highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring this dam to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the area.
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 Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rv At Robert Lee | 0 cfs | → |
| Colorado Rv Abv Silver | 5 cfs | → |
| N Concho Rv Nr Carlsbad | · | → |
| North Concho Rv Nr Grape Creek | · | → |
| Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger | 0 cfs | → |
| Concho Rv At San Angelo | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
- Robert Lee City Park
- Wildcat Park - Spence Reservoir
- Paint Creek Park - Spence Reservoir
- Rough Creek Park - Spence Reservoir
- Lake Knifrim County Park
- Water Valley County Park
Track Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam
Where does the data for Robert Lee Old City 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 Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam.